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Sabalenka reaches semifinals after Vondrousova withdraws due to injury

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Reigning women’s US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the semifinals on Tuesday after Marketa Vondrousova withdrew from their quarterfinal match due to a knee injury.

“I am sorry to announce that I have to withdraw from my quarterfinal match this evening due to a knee injury," Vondrousova stated. “I tried my best to take the court today, but during the warm-up, I felt my knee again and, after consulting with the tournament doctor, decided not to risk aggravating the injury."

World number one Sabalenka will face fourth-seeded American Jessica Pegula in the semifinals on Thursday, a repeat of last year’s final won by the Belarusian.