Sabalenka

2024 - 9 - 3

Aryna Sabalenka Hits the US Open Semi Finals: Tennis and Booze, What a Combo!

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Aryna Sabalenka dominates her way into the US Open semis! And who knew a little booze could sway the crowd? 🍷🎾

In a dazzling display of skill and strength, Aryna Sabalenka, the unstoppable No. 2 seed, has sailed smoothly into the semifinals of the US Open, overcoming China's Qinwen Zheng with a stunning scoreline of 6-1, 6-2. Always captivating to watch, Sabalenka’s hard-hitting style and powerful serves left fans—along with five-time champion Roger Federer who watched from the stands—on the edge of their seats. This match marked Sabalenka's fourth consecutive semifinal appearance at the US Open, proving that this Belarusian powerhouse is not just a flash in the pan but a continual threat in the world of professional tennis.

What’s even more entertaining than her athletic prowess? Sabalenka's newfound strategy to woo the crowd: bribing them with drinks! While many athletes rely on charisma and skill, Sabalenka joked about the potential of offering free booze to garner support during her matches. This funny quip lightens the competitive atmosphere and highlights her approachable personality, making her not just a fierce competitor but also a crowd favorite.

As Sabalenka prepares to face off against American tennis sensation Emma Navarro, tennis fans are buzzing with anticipation. Will her humor and fierce gameplay be enough to take her to the finals? Or will Navarro, who has been making strides this tournament, pull off a stunning upset? One thing’s for sure: if there’s one player you don't want to underestimate, it’s the Belarusian powerhouse.

And for those who love a little trivia, did you know that Aryna Sabalenka made her Grand Slam main draw debut back in 2018? With her dynamic playing style, she quickly climbed the rankings. As for Emma Navarro, she has been making waves in junior tennis and could very well be the future star of American tennis! Get ready for an electrifying semifinal showdown!

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Aryna Sabalenka sails into US Open semis, readies for Emma ... (ESPN)

No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka cruised past Qinwen Zheng 6-1, 6-2 on Tuesday night to reach the US Open semifinals, where she will face American Emma Navarro.

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As Federer looks on, Sabalenka sweeps into fourth straight US ... (WTA Tennis)

With five-time US Open champion Roger Federer watching on in the stands, Aryna Sabalenka cruised past Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the US Open ...

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U.S. Open: Aryna Sabalenka powers past Zheng Qinwen to reach ... (The New York Times)

This was not a simple repeat of the Australian Open final rout — Zheng's serve, her key weapon, let her down badly.

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Sabalenka cruises past Zheng to reach US Open semi-final (Reuters)

Hard-hitting Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka reached her fourth straight U.S. Open semi-final on Tuesday as she rolled past China's Zheng Qinwen 6-1 6-2.

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Aryna Sabalenka cruises past Zheng Qinwen to reach US Open ... (The Guardian)

Hard-hitting Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka reached her fourth straight US Open semi-final as she rolled past China's Zheng Qinwen 6-1, 6-2.

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Sabalenka demolishes Zheng to reach fourth US Open semi-final (Bennington Banner)

World number two Aryna Sabalenka demolished Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen to reach a fourth successive US Open semi-final on Tuesday.

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Aryna Sabalenka continues dominance of Qinwen Zheng to reach ... (New York Post)

Four years her senior and five more years under her belt competing in grand slams, Aryna Sabalenka entered with the upper hand on China's Qinwen Zheng.

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Drinks on me! Aryna Sabalenka finds a new way to get crowd ... (The Pioneer)

NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka joked about a new way to try to sway a crowd to cheer for her during a U.S. Open match: Bribe them with booze.

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Aryna Sabalenka sails into US Open semis, readies for Emma ... (ESPN Australia)

No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka cruised past Qinwen Zheng 6-1, 6-2 on Tuesday night to reach the US Open semifinals, where she will face American Emma Navarro.

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Sabalenka demolishes Zheng to reach fourth US Open semi-final (Livermore Independent)

World number two Aryna Sabalenka demolished Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen to reach a fourth successive US Open semi-final on Tuesday.

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Sabalenka Drops the Hammer On Zheng, Reaches Fourth ... (Tennis Now)

Aryna Sabalenka needed just 73 minutes to take out China's Zheng Qinwen in quarterfinal action on Tuesday in New York. Photo Source: USTA/US Open. New York— ...

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Drinks on me! Aryna Sabalenka finds a new way to get crowd ... (Imperial Valley Press)

NEW YORJK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka joked about a new way to try to sway a crowd to cheer for her during a U.S. Open match: Bribe them with booze.

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Sabalenka demolishes Zheng to reach fourth US Open semi-final (KTEN)

World number two Aryna Sabalenka demolished Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen to reach a fourth successive US Open semi-final on Tuesday.

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U.S. Open: Aryna Sabalenka Reaches Semis As Roger Federer ... (Forbes)

Watched on by 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer from the Arthur Ashe Stadium stands, Sabalenka knocked out the Olympic gold medalist from the 2024 Paris ...

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Drinks on me! Aryna Sabalenka finds a new way to get crowd ... (Porterville Recorder)

NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka joked about a new way to try to sway a crowd to cheer for her during a U.S. Open match: Bribe them with booze.

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Aryna Sabalenka sails into US Open semis, readies for Emma ... (ESPN)

No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka cruised past Qinwen Zheng 6-1, 6-2 on Tuesday night to reach the US Open semifinals, where she will face American Emma Navarro.

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Sabalenka Drops Zheng, Reaches Fourth Consecutive US Open ... (Tennis Now)

Aryna Sabalenka needed just 73 minutes to take out China's Zheng Qinwen in quarterfinal action on Tuesday in New York. Photo Source: USTA/US Open. New York— ...

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Aryna Sabalenka routs Zheng Qinwen to reach fourth straight US ... (US Open Tennis Championships)

No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka dropped just three games to defeat No. 7 seed and Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen in the quarterfinals of the 2024 US Open.

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Sabalenka Drops Zheng, Reaches Fourth Consecutive US Open ... (Tennis Now)

Aryna Sabalenka needed just 73 minutes to take out China's Zheng Qinwen in quarterfinal action on Tuesday in New York. Photo Source: USTA/US Open. New York— ...

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Sabalenka edges closer to third grand slam win at Flushing Meadows (Morning Star Online)

The world number two, who was beaten at Flushing Meadows last year by Coco Gauff, proved to be too much for Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng to handle in a repeat ...

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