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Iga Swiatek becomes first World No 1 to reach US Open final since Serena Williams in 2014

By Neelabhra Roy Modified 09 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Iga Swiatek became the first World No. 1 to reach the US Open since Serena Williams in 2014 World No. 1 Iga Swiatek booked her place in the US Open final by defeating sixth seed Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday night. Sabalenka started the match well and won the opening set 6-3. However, Swiatek bounced back and won the next two, 6-1, 6-4, to reach her second Grand Slam final of the season, having previously won the French Open. The Pole thus became the first player from her country to make it to the US Open final and also the first World No. 1 to reach the title clash in New York since Serena Williams in 2014. Back then, the American won the Major by beating good friend Caroline Wozniacki in the final. The seven-year period in which no World No. 1 had reached the US Open final is tied with the French Open (2000-2006) for the longest in any Major in the Open Era. ESPN Stats & Info@ESPNStatsInfoIga Swiatek is seeking to be the first No. 1 seed to reach the US Open Final since Serena Williams in 2014.

That 7-year drought is tied for the longest in any major in the Open Era (since 1968).657Iga Swiatek is seeking to be the first No. 1 seed to reach the US Open Final since Serena Williams in 2014.That 7-year drought is tied for the longest in any major in the Open Era (since 1968). https://t.co/WUogWMsZ1g

Iga Swiatek will face Ons Jabeur in the US Open final

Iga Swiatek will square off against Ons Jabeur in the US Open final After squeezing past Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek will face fifth seed Ons Jabeur in the US Open final on Saturday. Jabeur reached her second consecutive Grand Slam final by outclassing Cincinnati Champion Caroline Garcia 6-1, 6-3 in an hour and seven minutes. US Open Tennis@usopenWe have a Top-5 matchup for the women's title!1678293We have a Top-5 matchup for the women's title! https://t.co/l9iVzUOw8g It will be the fifth meeting between Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur, with their head-to-head currently tied at 2-2. The two last locked horns in the final of the Italian Open this season, with the Pole winning 6-2, 6-2. Speaking at her post-match press conference, Jabeur said that while facing Swiatek will be very tough, she will look to avenge her defeat in Rome. The Tunisian also claimed that she knows "exactly what to do" against the 21-year-old. "You know, Iga never loses finals, so it's going to be very tough. I know she struggled a little bit with the balls here, but I don't see her struggling much, to be honest with you. She's playing awesome. It's going to be tough match. Definitely going for my revenge. I love playing on this surface, and I feel like I know exactly what to do against her," Jabeur said. Iga Swiatek's form dipped a little following her victory at the French Open, but she looks to have regained her killer instinct. Saturday's final promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both players looking to create history. Swiatek has a shot at winning her third Grand Slam singles title, and her first on hardcourt. Also Checkout:- US Open 2022 Schedule Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Nihal Taraporvala × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी