Aryna Sabalenka defeats Emma Navarro to advance to the US Open Final

Sabalenka prevails in straight sets

Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has advanced to the US Open final after defeating American qualifier Emma Navarro in straight sets in the semifinals on Thursday. The 24-year-old Sabalenka, the sixth seed in the tournament, won 6-1, 6-4 in an hour and 29 minutes.

Sabalenka dominated the match from the start, breaking Navarro's serve twice in the first set to take it in just 26 minutes. She continued her strong play in the second set, breaking Navarro's serve early on and holding on to win the set and the match.

Navarro's impressive run comes to an end

Navarro, a 20-year-old wildcard entrant, had a remarkable run in the tournament, becoming the first qualifier to reach the semifinals of a Grand Slam since Tamira Paszek at Wimbledon in 2012.

Despite the loss, Navarro's performance in the US Open is a promising sign for her future. She has shown that she has the talent and the potential to compete with the top players in the world.

Sabalenka to face Swiatek in the final

Sabalenka will face top-seeded Iga Swiatek of Poland in the final on Saturday. Swiatek, who is the reigning French Open champion, defeated American Jessica Pegula in straight sets in the other semifinal.

Sabalenka has a 2-1 head-to-head record against Swiatek, but the two players have never met in a Grand Slam final.