Belarusian Sabalenka had a tough start to the match but a strong second set gave her momentum into the third.
It was a very tough match. She played as usual fantastic tennis and I had to work really hard to win, says Sabalenka inside Arthur Ashe stadium.
Sabalenka's year has been one of success, but without reaching the real top. The 27-year-old has reached the final in two of three Grand Slam tournaments but has not yet won. At Wimbledon, she was knocked out in the semifinal.
Now a final awaits where she can become the first woman to win at least two US Open in a row since Serena Williams in 2014.
I'm so glad to be back in the final and hopefully I can go all the way again, says Sabalenka.
There awaits Amanda Anisimova. The American knocked out Naomi Osaka, Japan, with 6–7, 7–6, 6–3 in a night match that ended just before 1 am local time.
