US Open 2026: Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff & Elena Rybakina make up historic semi-final line-up

For the first time since 1975, the top four seeds in the women's US Open singles draw have all reached the semi-finals, a feat not achieved in over 50 years. The historic line-up consists of Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, and Coco Gauff, who expressed surprise upon learning of the milestone. All four players entered the tournament with the possibility of claiming the world number one ranking by its conclusion.