Jessica Pegula Storms Into Third Straight US Open Semifinal After Comeback Win Over Emma Navarro, Sets Up Sabalenka Clash | Watch
New York: Third seed Jessica Pegula continued her impressive run at the US Open, defeating compatriot Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American quarterfinal to reach the semifinals at Flushing Meadows for the third consecutive year. Pegula powers through to the semifinals! pic.twitter.com/idcRTGXsaP — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 9, 2026 Jessica Pegula has booked a third-straight trip…
New York - Jessica Pegula, the third seed, reached her third consecutive US Open semifinal after defeating fellow American Emma Navarro in a thrilling three-set comeback. Pegula, 32, secured a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Navarro, who had started strongly by taking the first set 6-3. Pegula overcame a slow start and a set down to turn the match around in the second set, converting a crucial break point to level the score at one set apiece.
She then dominated the deciding set, holding serve and breaking Navarro twice to clinch a 6-3 win. The victory sets up a highly anticipated clash with world No. 1 and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. Pegula's strong 2026 season includes titles in Dubai and Charleston, and she has reached three other finals.
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