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Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco GauffUS Open (Women's Singles) Semi-finals: prediction, predicted score & key players

Aryna Sabalenka

Win probability

61%

vs

Coco Gauff

Win probability

39%

Sabalenka 61%39% Gauff
Predicted score
6–4, 7–5

2–0

Start
Order of play TBC
Venue
New York
Format
Best of 3

hard court

Sep 202606SunSemi-finals

US Open (Women's Singles) Semi-finals on 6 Sept 2026: our projection has Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff, with Aryna Sabalenka the 61% favourite and a predicted score of 6–4, 7–5.

At a glance

AI match overview

AI overview

Aryna Sabalenka is the projected favourite at 61% over Coco Gauff (39%) in the US Open (Women's Singles) Semi-finals. It is a modest lean, not a lock.

Lean: Aryna SabalenkaCourt: hard courtFormat: best of 3Tie-break: 35%

The US Open (Women's Singles) (Grand Slam) reaches the Semi-finals on Sunday 6 September 2026 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The final Grand Slam of the year, played on hard courts in New York with matches that run late into the night.

Our projection has Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff as the headline match of the Semi-finals. It comes from a projected bracket built on our reference player pool, not from the official draw, so the confirmed pairing can differ. Four are left, and the two winners meet in the final.

Aryna Sabalenka is an ultra-aggressive power baseliner with a huge serve and forehand. Coco Gauff is an athletic defender with a big serve and a growing attacking game. On medium-pace hard court, our model leans Aryna Sabalenka, mainly through serve.

Match ticket

Match details

Date
Sunday 6 September 2026
Tournament
US Open (Women's Singles)
Round
Semi-finals
Category
Grand Slam
Venue
New York, USA
Main court
Arthur Ashe Stadium, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Surface
hard court (medium pace)
Format
Singles, best of three sets
Ranking points
2,000 ranking points
Tour
WTA tour
Projected pairing
Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff (projection, not the official draw)

Pairings are projected. The official draw and any withdrawals decide the real match.

Projected line-up

US Open (Women's Singles) Semi-finals predictions

Projected semi-finals pairings from our bracket model, with the headline match first. Percentages are for the first-named player.

  1. Aryna SabalenkaBLRUSACoco Gauff
    61%39%
  2. Iga SwiatekPOLUSAMadison Keys
    53%47%

Projected title favourite for this event: Aryna Sabalenka.

These pairings are projections from our reference player pool, not the official draw.

Win probability

Who will win today's match?

We compare Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff on four factors: fit for hard court, serve, return and recent form. The combined lean is Aryna Sabalenka at 61%.

Model lean

Aryna Sabalenka

61% to win · 22-point gap

Sabalenka 61%39% Gauff

Aryna Sabalenka is the modest pick because of a clear edge in serve. Coco Gauff keeps a 39% chance, mostly through return and match-day variance.

Projected pairing: this comes from our reference player pool, so treat it as the shape of the round, not a confirmed order of play. The official draw and any withdrawals decide the real match.

Medium-pace hard court conditions sit between serve-led and baseline styles, which widens the gap between the two players' styles.

Aryna SabalenkaCoco Gauff
  • 61Surface fitRated on hard court39
  • 64ServeFirst-serve weapon and hold games36
  • 46ReturnBreak-point pressure54
  • 61Recent formLevel over recent events39

Impact names

Key players to watch

Four names our model expects to matter in this round on hard court: the two headline players and the next-best names from the projected bracket.

  • Belarus

    WTA

    Aryna Sabalenka

    Power · Big serve

    Impact82%
  • United States

    WTA

    Coco Gauff

    Defence · Athletic

    Impact77%
  • United States

    WTA

    Amanda Anisimova

    Ball-striker · Return

    Impact77%
  • Poland

    WTA

    Iga Swiatek

    Clay · Topspin

    Impact76%

Names, countries and playing styles are real. Impact scores are a model reference. They are not a confirmed draw or line-up, so check the official order of play close to the match.

Scoreboard model

Predicted score & set markets

Aryna Sabalenka is projected to beat Coco Gauff 2–0, 6–4, 7–5. The next table shows how the set and games markets line up around that call.

Predicted score

6–4, 7–5

Aryna Sabalenka to beat Coco Gauff in 2–0

Every figure is an indicative model, not a live price. Sets and games are derived from a best of three sets format on hard court.

Set score probability

  • Sabalenka 2–032.9%
  • Sabalenka 2–128.1%
  • Gauff 2–120.8%
  • Gauff 2–018.2%
  • Total games

    21–27

    Line 24.5. Average 24.1 games.

  • Tie-break

    35%

    About 16% per set.

  • Total aces

    13–19

    Sabalenka ~9, Gauff ~7.

  • Match length

    1h 41m–2h 09m

    About 2.5 sets expected.

Model lean for each tennis market
MarketModel leanWhy
Match winnerAryna Sabalenka 61%modest lean over Coco Gauff (39%).
Set bettingAryna Sabalenka 2–02–0 for Sabalenka carries 33%. A deciding set is 49%.
Total gamesUnder 24.5Model average is 24.1 games, in a range of 21–27.
Games handicapSabalenka −1.5Sabalenka is projected to win by about 2 more games than Gauff.
Tie-break in matchNo 65%About 16% per set on hard court.
First set winnerSabalenka 57%Gauff takes at least one set 67% of the time.
Total aces13–19Sabalenka about 9, Gauff about 7.
Match length1h 41m–2h 09mBased on 2.5 sets at hard court pace.

Popular tennis betting markets

The markets followers look at most for this match, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.

  • Match winner

    Back the player or nation you expect to win the match, whatever the score.

    Model lean: Aryna Sabalenka at 61%.

    How this market works
  • Set betting

    Pick the exact set score of a best of three sets match, such as 2–0.

    Most likely: Sabalenka 2–0, then a deciding set at 49%.

    How this market works
  • Total games

    Bet over or under a games line. Close, serve-led matches push the total up.

    Under 24.5 at a 24.1-game average.

    How this market works
  • Games handicap

    Give or take games to level up a mismatch, so the favourite has to win by a margin.

    Sabalenka −1.5 sits near the model's margin.

    How this market works
  • Tie-break market

    Predict whether any set reaches 6–6 and needs a tie-break.

    35% for at least one tie-break in the match.

    How this market works
  • Live tennis markets

    Prices move point by point, so first-set and break-of-serve lines can swing quickly.

    Gauff steals a set 67% of the time, which is why live lines matter.

    How this market works

The case for this match

Why bet this match?

  • A live contest, not a formality

    Our lean is modest, so the market has two credible outcomes and the price for Coco Gauff is worth watching.

  • The court shapes the markets

    Medium-pace hard court. It moves the total games line and the tie-break chance (35%), so surface reading is part of the edge.

  • Depth of markets

    Winner, set score, total games, handicap, tie-break, aces and first-set lines all exist for a Grand Slam semi-finals, so you can pick the one that matches what you actually think.

  • Live pricing

    A best of three sets match has many turning points. Break points and set momentum move live prices, and our model shows a 67% chance the underdog takes a set.

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Fixture guide

About US Open (Women's Singles) Semi-finals

The US Open (Women's Singles) is a Grand Slam event, worth 2,000 ranking points to the champion. The final Grand Slam of the year, played on hard courts in New York with matches that run late into the night.

The Semi-finals is played on hard court at Arthur Ashe Stadium, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Players arrive after the Quarter-finals on 2 Sept 2026, and the Final follows on 13 Sept 2026.

Our schedule lists 4 rounds for this event: Round of 16 on 29 Aug 2026, Quarter-finals on 2 Sept 2026, Semi-finals on 6 Sept 2026, Final on 13 Sept 2026. Order of play is published by the tournament the day before and can change with weather.

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Answers

Questions about Sabalenka vs Gauff

  1. The Semi-finals is listed for Sunday 6 September 2026. Our schedule shows 4 rounds for this event: Round of 16 on 29 Aug 2026, Quarter-finals on 2 Sept 2026, Semi-finals on 6 Sept 2026, Final on 13 Sept 2026.

  2. Our model leans Aryna Sabalenka at 61%, with Coco Gauff at 39%. This is a projection built on a reference player pool, not the official draw, and it is not a guarantee of the result.

  3. Aryna Sabalenka is projected to win 2–0, 6–4, 7–5. Straight sets carry 51% and a deciding set 49%.

  4. The Semi-finals is held in New York, USA, with the main court at Arthur Ashe Stadium, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The surface is hard court, which plays at a medium pace.

  5. Singles matches are best of three sets. Four are left, and the two winners meet in the final.

  6. No. Pairings are set by the official draw, which is not part of our schedule data. We show a projected pairing from our reference player pool so you can see the shape of the round. Check the tournament's order of play for the confirmed match.

  7. Aryna Sabalenka (BLR), Coco Gauff (USA), Amanda Anisimova (USA), Iga Swiatek (POL). These are reference names from our model and not confirmed line-ups.

  8. Common markets are match winner, set betting, total games, games handicap, tie-break, first-set winner and total aces. Prices move live, and our figures here are model references only.

  9. The champion earns 2,000 ranking points. The Semi-finals winner moves a step closer to that total.

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