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Updated · The Guardian · Sep 8Sabalenka Opens 4-1 US Open Quarter-Final Lead Over Noskova
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Sep 8Summary
- 4-1 up in the first set, Aryna Sabalenka held her edge over Linda Noskova in their US Open quarter-final.
- A prolonged rally at 15-all proved pivotal, with Sabalenka staying patient until Noskova pressed too hard and hit into the tramlines.
- Noskova still reached 30-all in Sabalenka’s service game for the second straight time, but again failed to turn that pressure into a break chance.
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What hidden vulnerabilities did Noskova expose when she pushed the defending champion to the brink on serve? Can the rising Czech prodigy overcome this early deficit and shatter the World No. 1's dominant streak?