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In a stunning display of resilience, Aryna Sabalenka found herself on the brink of defeat in the third set, only to clinch victory with a decisive ace on a second serve. The top-seeded Belarusian player battled past the resilient Czech No. 6 seed, Linda Noskova, with a final score of 7-6 (1), 3-6, 7-6 (7) on Tuesday evening in New York. This hard-fought win marks Sabalenka's sixth consecutive appearance in the US Open semifinals.
Remarkably, most statistical indicators favored the losing player, Noskova. She outshone Sabalenka in winners with 46 to 42, and committed fewer unforced errors, making 25 compared to Sabalenka's 30. Despite these numbers, Sabalenka's mental fortitude and clutch play in crucial moments ultimately prevailed.
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