India, Sept. 5 -- Aryna Sabalenka got a shot at defending her US Open title as she reached yet another final after defeating Jessica Pegula of the USA 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday. The 27-year-old came from one set down to stage an astonishing comeback and register a win in front of a jam-packed arena. Sabalenka defeated the crowd favourite to seal a place in the final. Despite playing against Pegula of America, the crowd was also cheering Sabalenka on, and the atmosphere was quite electric to say the least.

Sabalenka has a shot at history now, as she could become the first woman in 11 years to defend her US Open title. The last time it happened was in 2014, when Serena Williams registered a hat-trick of wins in the...