Sabalenka will face Pegula, while Rybakina meets Gauff. The quarterfinals presented significant challenges, including Gauff saving two match points against Mirra Andreeva before advancing.
Rybakina defeated Zheng Qinwen in three sets. The article says the result secured enough ranking points for her to become WTA number one after the event, separate from the still-undecided title race.
In the men's draw, Ben Shelton faces Frances Tiafoe, guaranteeing an American finalist. Alexander Zverev meets Karen Khachanov in the other semifinal, contrasting with the complete top-seed presence in the women's competition.