Pegula rallies past Navarro to secure third consecutive US Open semifinal

In a tightly contested quarterfinal at the US Open, Jessica Pegula overcame an early 3-6 set loss to beat Emma Navarro 6-4, 6-3, securing her place in the semifinals for the third consecutive year. The match, played in humid conditions at Arthur Ashe Stadium, featured long rallies and several service breaks, with Navarro breaking Pegula twice in the opening set. Pegula rebounded by breaking back repeatedly in the second and third sets, ultimately closing the match on a second match point.

She will face world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday, aiming for a second final appearance in three years. Post-match, Pegula said she had to quiet her inner doubts and focus on problem-solving throughout the contest.