Aryna Sabalenka, the Belarusian tennis star, is set to face American Emma Navarro in the US Open semifinals after a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over Zheng Qinwen. To win over the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, who typically support American players, Sabalenka humorously offered, 'Drinks on me tonight?' while urging spectators to cheer for her. This playful tactic comes after her experience of playing against Coco Gauff in last year's final, where she felt the lack of local support. Both players have split their two previous encounters this season, adding excitement to the upcoming match. Sabalenka, the runner-up in 2023 and a favorite to win this year, aims to advance to her second consecutive final while Navarro is making her debut in a Grand Slam semifinal. The stakes are high as Sabalenka seeks to sweep the hard court Grand Slam events in 2024 after winning the Australian Open earlier this year.