Jessica Pegula rallied to beat Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American US Open quarterfinal, booking a semifinal against Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday.
Key facts
- Pegula won 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American quarterfinal.
- She defeated fellow American Emma Navarro.
- Pegula will face Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinal.
- The semifinal is scheduled for Thursday.
Jessica Pegula fought back from a set down to beat fellow American Emma Navarro at the US Open, according to Al Jazeera. The all-American quarterfinal finished 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in Pegula’s favour.
Navarro took the opening set 6-3, but Pegula recovered to level the match by claiming the second set 6-4. She then closed out the contest 6-3 in the third to seal her place in the semifinals.
The win sets up a semifinal meeting with Aryna Sabalenka, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, per Al Jazeera.
The quarterfinal was an all-American affair, guaranteeing a home player would advance to the last four of the tournament.
Why it matters
Pegula's comeback keeps an American in contention deep into the US Open, one of tennis's four Grand Slam events. Her upcoming clash with Aryna Sabalenka pits her against one of the sport's leading players for a place in the final.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score of Pegula's win over Navarro?
Jessica Pegula beat Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the US Open quarterfinal, according to Al Jazeera.
Who will Pegula play in the semifinal?
Pegula will face Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open semifinal.
When is the Pegula–Sabalenka semifinal?
The semifinal is scheduled for Thursday, per Al Jazeera.