When is Pegula - Sabalenka? Times, how to watch on TV, stream online | US Open women’s final

The United States’ Jessica Pegula will appear in her first ever Grand Slam final this weekend, as the 30-year-old Buffalo native takes on Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka for the US Open women’s singles title.

You’ll be able to watch the match on fubo.

How did Pegula and Sabalenka reach the final?

Pegula reached the trophy decider at Flushing Meadows by coming from a set down to beat the Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 in Thursday’s second semi-final. Earlier in the day at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Sabalenka defeated the US’s Emma Navarro in straight sets, triumphing 6-3, 7-6.

A two-time Australian Open winner, Sabalenka is through to her second straight US Open final. Twelve months ago, the 26-year-old was beaten to the title by Coco Gauff, succumbing in three sets to the American.

What time does Pegula vs Sabalenka start?

The 2024 US Open women’s singles final will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York City, on Saturday September 7, 2024. Played at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the match is scheduled to get underway at 4:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT.

How can I watch Pegula vs Sabalenka?

In the US, you’ll be able to watch the final on ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes. You can also stream the action on the online platform fubo, which offers new users a free trial.

Pegula vs Sabalenka: head to head

Pegula and Sabalenka have met seven times before on the WTA Tour, with the Belarusian winning five of those meetings. Most recently, Sabalenka came out on top in straight sets - 6-3, 7-5 - when the pair faced off in the final of the Cincinnati Open in mid-August.

Pegula vs Sabalenka: who is the favourite?

Having beaten Pegula two weeks ago, Sabalenka is the bookmakers’ favourite to repeat the feat this weekend and secure her first US Open crown. Per Oddschecker, the No. 2 seed is valued at -300 for victory in the final, with the sixth-seeded Pegula priced back at +240.

How much prize money will the winner earn?

The 2024 women’s singles champion will pocket a cheque for $3.6 million, while the runner-up will be paid $1.8 million in prize money.

“I can frustrate her” - Pegula on Sabalenka

Speaking after her semi-final win over Muchova, Pegula told reporters that she’s confident of avenging her recent defeat to Sabalenka. “Obviously she’s a really great hardcourt player, if not one of the best in the world, but I think that I’m also a really good hardcourt player,” Pegula said. “At Cincinnati she served unbelievably and I felt like I still had chances in that match, so hopefully she doesn’t serve that good on Saturday! A little bit less would be nice.

“I think I know that I can have a game that can possibly frustrate her - I feel like I just have to be aggressive, I have to keep her moving, serve smart and try and put some pressure on her serve. And, you know, play my game”.

Meanwhile, Sabalenka said she’s optimistic she can banish the memory of past US Open disappointments, having been at least a semi-finalist in four straight editions of the tournament - but so far failed to win it. “Every time I’m coming back here, I have this positive thinking, like, ‘Come, on, maybe this time,’” she said. “Every time I’m hoping that one day I’ll be able to hold that beautiful trophy.”