Jessica Pegula defeats Emma Navarro to reach US Open semifinal
Al Jazeera1 min read110 words
American tennis star Jessica Pegula rallied from a set down to defeat compatriot Leylah Fernandez Navarro 3‑6, 6‑4, 6‑3 in Thursday’s all‑American quarterfinal, securing a place in the semifinals. The three‑set victory, marked by a decisive break of serve in the second set and sustained pressure in the third, ended Navarro’s run and highlighted Pegula’s resilience after dropping the opening set.
Pegula’s win sets up a semifinal clash with world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday, a matchup that will determine the tournament’s finalist. Both players have advanced through a field that featured several top‑ranked competitors, and the upcoming encounter promises a high‑stakes contest as they vie for the title.
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