Jessica Pegula has yet to capture a Grand Slam major in her professional career. She is two matches away from doing so at the 2024 US Open, however, having downed all foes to set up another appearance in the tournament semifinals.
She’ll see a familiar adversary when she takes the court on Thursday night. Pegula faces World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the player who bested her in last year’s tournament final.
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Sabalenka tends to be a buzzsaw on hard courts, reaching the final in each of her last five Grand Slam hard-court tournaments. Pegula got a firsthand look at Sabalenka’s dominance during last year’s run, watching her dreams of a women’s singles title dashed amid a barrage of fiery forehands.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Thursday night’s match between Pegula and Sabalenka. Follow below for highlights, analysis and more as two of women’s tennis biggest stars take center stage at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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Jessica Pegula vs. Aryna Sabalenka live updates, results, highlights from 2025 US Open semifinals
(All times Eastern)
Updates will start closer to the match’s 7 p.m. ET start time.
How to watch Jessica Pegula vs. Aryna Sabalenka
- TV channel: ESPN, Tennis Channel
- Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+
Pegula and Sabalenka’s clash will air on ESPN and Tennis Channel nationally. Cord-cutters can find the action on ESPN+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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What time does Jessica Pegula vs. Aryna Sabalenka start?
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 4
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Thursday’s semifinal duel between Pegula and Sabalenka is slated to start at 7 p.m. ET. Like all other US Open matches, Thursday’s contest will take place at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York.
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US Open 2025 tennis schedule
Here’s a look ahead at the final week of action at the 2025 US Open.
| Events | Date |
| Women’s Semifinals, Men’s Doubles Semifinals | Thursday, September 4 |
| Men’s Semifinals, Women’s Doubles Finals | Friday, September 5 |
| Women’s Finals, Men’s Doubles Final | Saturday, September 6 |
| Men’s Finals | Sunday, September 7 |
