Marie Bouzkova Triumphs Over Aryna Sabalenka in Mubadala Citi DC Open Semifinals

Marie Bouzkova defeated top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka in the Mubadala Citi DC Open semifinals after a lengthy weather delay. Bouzkova overcame a set deficit and resumed play breaking Sabalenka's serve, leading to victory. Bouzkova will face Paula Badosa in the final. The men's semifinals featured Ben Shelton and Sebastian Korda facing their opponents.

Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic pulled off a thrilling victory against top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 scoreline on Saturday night at the Mubadala Citi DC Open semifinals, despite a lengthy weather interruption.

Bouzkova, who was trailing 2-1 in the third set when play was paused for 3 1/2 hours due to lightning and rain, broke Sabalenka's serve upon resumption and secured a 5-3 lead before closing the match with a love game.

This victory marks Bouzkova's first WTA 500 final appearance. She will now face Spain's Paula Badosa, who earlier defeated Caroline Dolehide 6-3, 6-3. Badosa, once ranked as high as No. 2, has dropped to 62nd after a back injury.

In the men's semifinals, second-seeded Ben Shelton took on Italy's Flavio Cobolli, while fourth-seeded Sebastian Korda competed against Frances Tiafoe in an all-American matchup.

(With inputs from agencies.)