ARA sabalenka dominates in US Open quarterfinals prepares for semi-final Battle with Emma Navaro ARA sabalenka the world number two in last year's US Open runnerup showcased her dominance once again as she sailed into the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows overpowering number seven chinan Jang in a decisive 6 to1 6-2 Victory on Tuesday night this marks the fourth consecutive year that sabalenka has reached the US Open semi-finals solidifying her status as one of the most consistent players in the women's game a highly anticipated quarterfinal matchup between sabalenka and Jiang a rematch of the Australian Open final from earlier this year was the first clash between top 10 ranked players in the women's draw at this year's US Open with tennis Legend Roger Federer watching from the stands sabalenka delivered a powerful performance leaving no doubt about her intentions to claim her first US Open title do Sabal lenka's Journey Through the tournament has been nothing short of impressive she has won 33 of the 36 sets she has played in Grand Slam events this year putting her on the brink of becoming the first woman since Angelique Kerber in 2016 to win both the Australian Open and US Open titles in the same year. she looks ahead to her semi-final clash with American Emma Navaro sabalenka is well aware of the challenge that lies ahead Navaro who has shown incredible form throughout the tournament will have the backing of the home crowd a factor that sabalenka experienced firsthand when she lost to coko goof in last year's Us open final. postmatch interview with ESPN's Pam Shriver Sabal Lena joke with the the crowd saying drinks on me tonight as she asked for their support in her upcoming match against Navaro the Belarusian star is hoping to sway the partisan crowd in her favor as she faces another American in a high stakes battle sabalenka and Navaro have faced off twice this year with each player winning one match sabalenka defeated Navaro in the fourth round at Roland garos but lost to her on the hard courts of Indian Wells acknowledging Navarro's strong form sabalenka remarked she's a great player I saw her matches here she's playing incredible tennis it's going to be a great battle and I'm really looking forward to facing her again the semi-final showdown between sabalenka and Navaro promises to be a thrilling encounter as both players buy for a spot in the US Open final with Sabal Lena's powerful game and Navarro's Rising momentum tennis fans can expect a hard-fought contest on Thursday di in the other women's semi-final the opponents will be determined after Wednesday's matches where top seat IG swotch faces Jessica Pula and beatric Hadad Maya takes on kolina machova as the tournament enters its final stages sabalenka is determined to continue her March towards the title hoping to lift her first US Open Trophy and add to her remarkable 2023 season