{
  "id": 6379153,
  "title": "Jessica Pegula Storms Into Third Straight US Open Semifinal After Comeback Win Over Emma Navarro, Sets Up Sabalenka Clash | Watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/jessica-pegula-storms-into-third-straight-us-open-semifinal-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T04:17:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/jessica-pegula-storms-into-third-straight-us-open-semifinal-after-comeback-win-over-emma-navarro-sets-up-sabalenka-clash-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jessica Pegula wins third straight US Open semifinal",
    "Defeats Emma Navarro in three-set comeback (3-6, 6-4, 6-3)",
    "Sets up semifinal clash with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Jessica Pegula's third straight US Open semifinal berth sets up a highly anticipated matchup with Aryna Sabalenka, highlighting her strong 2026 season momentum against the world's top-ranked player.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Pegula reaches third successive US Open semi-final, sets up Sabalenka rematch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/pegula-reaches-third-successive-us-open-semi-final-sets-up-sabalenka",
        "published": "2026-09-09T02:55:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Pegula outlasts Navarro to set US Open semi with Sabalenka",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/pegula-outlasts-navarro-to-set-us-open-semi-with-sabalenka",
        "published": "2026-09-09T06:31:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}