The hopes for an all-American final at the US Open were extinguished as both Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula were eliminated in the semifinals. Gauff fell to Elena Rybakina, who won the match 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, while Pegula was defeated by Aryna Sabalenka. This outcome marks a significant moment in the tournament, as it sets up a final between Rybakina and Sabalenka, the top two seeds. The loss for Gauff and Pegula highlights the challenges faced by American players on the grand stage, while Rybakina and Sabalenka continue to showcase their dominance in women's tennis.