Historic US Open Women's Semi-Finals Feature Top Four Seeds for First Time Since 1975

A remarkable alignment of rankings has produced a US Open women’s semi-final lineup that mirrors the 1975 draw, with top seed Aryna Sabalenka, second seed Elena Rybakina, third seed Jessica Pegula and fourth seed Coco Gauff all reaching the last four. Sabalenka, aiming for a third straight US Open title, will play Pegula, who is still seeking her first Grand Slam crown after 13 prior meetings. Rybakina, set to overtake Sabalenka as world No. 1 on Monday, will face Gauff, who benefits from a supportive New York crowd.

Analysts highlight the rarity of the top-four seeds all making the semi-finals, a scenario not seen at any Grand Slam since Wimbledon 2009, and suggest it signals a shift toward greater predictability in women’s tennis. The upcoming matches pit established champions against emerging contenders, promising high-stakes battles on Arthur Ashe Stadium.