Reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka came from behind to beat American fourth seed Jessica Pegula in three sets to return to the US Open final on Thursday.

World number one Sabalenka overcame Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a re-run of last year's final.

The Belarusian will play four-time major champion Naomi Osaka or Amanda Anisimova for the title on Saturday, in her third successive appearance in the Flushing Meadows final.

"It was a really tough match -- she played incredible tennis as always and I had to work really hard to get this win," said Sabalenka.

"Just super happy to be back in the final and hopefully I can go all the way again."

Sabalenka, 27, is seeking to become the first player to win consecutive singles titles in New York since Serena Williams won three in a row from 2012-2014.

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