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US Open Semifinals Feature Historic Women’s Lineup and All-American Men’s Showdown

New york: The US Open has reached its semifinal stage, marking a historic moment in the women's singles as the top four seeds have advanced to the last four for the first time since 1975. In the men's draw, an all-American clash between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe is set to headline the semifinals.

According to Anadolu Agency, the women's semifinals will take place at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday. Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face off against American Jessica Pegula, followed by Coco Gauff taking on Elena Rybakina. This is only the second occurrence in the Open Era where the top four women's seeds have reached the US Open semifinals, the first being in 1975.

Sabalenka secured her spot in the semifinals with a challenging 7-6 (1), 3-6, 7-6 (7) win over Linda Noskova. Pegula overcame a one-set deficit to beat fellow American Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. Rybakina also came from behind in her match, defeating China's Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, while Gauff rallied past Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-2 after saving two match points.

In the men's draw, Alexander Zverev will compete against Karen Khachanov in Friday's first semifinal. Zverev advanced by defeating Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1, while Khachanov moved forward after Belgium's Alexander Blockx retired from their match while trailing 6-2, 7-5, 3-2.

The second men's semifinal will see Americans Shelton and Tiafoe face off, ensuring that a US player will feature in the men's final. Shelton eliminated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a grueling match that concluded at 3:33 a.m., the latest finish in US Open history, with scores of 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(7). Tiafoe pulled off a remarkable comeback against compatriot Alex Michelsen, overcoming a two-set deficit to win 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(6).

The women's final is slated for Saturday, while the men's championship match is scheduled for Sunday.