NEW YORK — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the semifinals of the US Open on Tuesday without having to play a point.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s because her quarterfinal opponent, Marketa Vondrousova, withdrew with a knee injury on Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n
“I am sorry to announce that I have to withdraw from my quarterfinal match this evening due to a knee injury,” Vondrousova said in a statement. “I tried my best to take the court today, but during the warm-up I felt again my knee, and after consultation with the tournament doctor decided not to risk aggravating the injury.<\/p>\n
“I appreciate all the support this tournament and apologize to the fans who were looking forward to the match. I had an amazing time here in New York and can\u2019t wait to be back next year.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo sorry for Marketa after all she\u2019s been through,\u201d Sabalenka wrote on Instagram. \u201cShe has been playing amazing tennis and I know how badly this must hurt for her. Take care of yourself and I hope you can recover quickly.”<\/p>\n
The walkover sets up a Thursday semifinal between Sabalenka and No. 4 seed Jessica Pegula, who earlier was a 6-3, 6-3 winner over Barbora Krejcikova. It\u2019s a rematch of last year\u2019s final here, won by Sabalenka in straight sets.<\/p>\n
Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, was enjoying a renaissance at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The World No. 60, who has battled shoulder injuries this season, knocked out No. 7 Jasmine Paolini in the third round and No. 9 Elena Rybakina in the fourth.<\/p>\n
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