US Open Tennis 2026 TV Schedule and Women's Semifinal Bracket Predictions

Thursday's US Open women's semifinals will showcase the very best in tennis.

Remarkably, this is the first time since 1975 that all four top-seeded women have reached the semifinals.

Aryna Sabalenka is aiming for a rare three-peat, while Jessica Pegula is still seeking that first major title.

Meanwhile, Coco Gauff is chasing another US Open title, while Elena Rybakina looks to extend her dominant season.

From match times to ultimate predictions, we've got you covered with everything you need below.

Time: 7 p.m. ET (Sabalenka vs. Pegula), 8:30 p.m. (Rybakina vs. Gauff)

Aryna Sabalenka just faced her toughest test yet, battling past Linda Noskova in a thrilling three-set quarterfinal.

Now, the world No. 1 is only two wins away from becoming just the third woman in the Open Era (since 1968) to win three consecutive US Open titles.

Jessica Pegula, however, is determined to end that streak and possibly seek some revenge in the process.

Sabalenka has gotten the better of Pegula in their last two US Open meetings, including a dramatic 2024 final and another win in the 2025 semifinal.

This time, Pegula comes in with plenty of momentum after her own hard-fought victory, rallying from a slow start to defeat fellow American Emma Navarro.

She has put together an impressive run so far, finding her groove at the baseline and dominating with her first serve.

The question is whether Pegula can pull off the upset.

For her to move on, she will need to cut down on early unforced errors and establish her first serve from the start.

There is no doubt she is physically up for the challenge.

However, with so much history on the line, Sabalenka is likely to raise her level and push for her eighth straight hard-court Grand Slam final, which would match Monica Seles for the longest streak ever by a woman.

Prediction: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka def. No. 3 Jessica Pegula in 3 sets

Elena Rybakina, already a two-time Grand Slam champion, is aiming to become the sixth woman since 1988 to win both hardcourt majors in the same year.

She has looked nearly unstoppable this tournament, dropping only one set on her way to the semifinals.

Coco Gauff has been in top form as well.

The 22-year-old American comes into this match on an 11-match winning streak.

Gauff was pushed in the opening set of her quarterfinal but found her best tennis late to get past Mirra Andreeva.

For Gauff, a strong start is crucial, particularly after her slow opening against Andreeva.

She is known as one of the best returners on the tour, but against a server and baseline powerhouse like Rybakina, she needs to find her rhythm early.

Service breaks will be rare, so every chance will matter.

If Gauff can make the match a physical contest and force Rybakina into long rallies, there is no reason why her US Open run can't continue.

Prediction: No. 4 Coco Gauff def. No. 2 Elena Rybakina in 3 sets