RYBAKINA REACHES FINAL FROM BEHIND: FAREWELL TO GAUFF

The final matchup for the women's singles at the season's last Grand Slam, the US Open, is now officially set. In a thrilling second semifinal clash, home favorite Coco Gauff faced off against Kazakh star Elena Rybakina. After a grueling 2 hours and 10 minutes at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, Rybakina completed a stunning comeback, winning 2-1 with sets of 3-6, 6-4, and 6-4 to book her spot in the final against Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff started the match brilliantly, riding the wave of massive crowd support to take the opening set 6-3 in just 39 minutes. However, Rybakina shifted the momentum in the second set. Relying on her powerful serves, the Kazakh player claimed the 44-minute second set 6-4 to level the match. Maintaining her composure in the decider, Rybakina took the 47-minute final set 6-4 to seal the victory. Match statistics revealed an aggressive battle. Gauff recorded 20 winners alongside 31 unforced errors, while Rybakina produced 22 winners but committed 39 unforced errors. Rybakina's dominance on her first serve (winning 76% of points compared to Gauff's 59%) played a pivotal role, even though Gauff led in second serve win rate (64% to 56%). While Gauff converted 3 of her 5 break points, Rybakina capitalized on 4 of her 6 opportunities, proving more decisive in critical moments. All eyes are now on the blockbuster final between Sabalenka and Rybakina.

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