Historic US Open semi-final line-up features top four seeds in thrilling tennis showdown

The 2026 US Open women's singles tournament has reached a historic semi-final stage, featuring all four top seeds. This marks only the second time in the Open Era that the US Open has seen the top four female players reach the semi-finals, with the last occurrence dating back to 1975. It is also the first time since Wimbledon in 2009 that all top four seeds have advanced this far at any Grand Slam event.

The highly anticipated matchups will see two-time defending champion and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka face off against No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula. In the other semi-final, newly crowned world No. 1 Elena Rybakina will compete against No. 4 seed and home favorite Coco Gauff.

This exceptional line-up promises a thrilling conclusion to the tournament, showcasing the consistent performance of the sport's leading players. All four contenders battled through challenging matches to secure their spots, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown for the championship title.