# Aryna Sabalenka def. Jessica Pegula

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:16117893/aryna-sabalenka-vs-jessica-pegula
Tour: WTA

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 in the 2026 US Open semifinal on hard courts on September 10, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 7-5 6-2
- Tournament: US Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Semifinals
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-09-10

## Player comparison
| Field | Aryna Sabalenka | Jessica Pegula |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | BLR | USA |
| Birth date | 1998-05-05 | 1994-02-24 |
| Age | 28 | 32 |
| Height | 182 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 3 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 8575 | 7265 |
| Elo (entering) | 2188 | 2155 |
| Current career W-L | 416-144 | 304-140 |
| Current career earnings | $50,422,999 | $26,151,104 |

Pre-match H2H: Aryna Sabalenka 9-4 Jessica Pegula.

## Stats
| Stat | Aryna Sabalenka | Jessica Pegula |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 7 | 4 |
| Double faults | 3 | 0 |
| 1st serve % | 64.4% | 68.3% |
| 1st serve points won % | 73.7% | 78.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 66.7% | 26.3% |
| BP saved % | 100.0% | 62.5% |
| BP converted % | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 71.2% | 61.7% |
| Return points won % | 38.3% | 28.8% |
| Total points won % | 54.6% | 45.4% |
| Match Serve+ | +14.2 | +4.7 |
| Match Return+ | -4.7 | -14.2 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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