Jessica Pegula defeats Emma Navarro to advance to US Open semifinal against Aryna Sabalenka

Jessica Pegula won against Emma Navarro with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American quarterfinal match at the US Open, securing her place in the semifinals against Aryna Sabalenka. The match took place on Tuesday and lasted two hours and 20 minutes, with Pegula overcoming an early break in the third set. Pegula noted the physicality of the match, stating, "It was really tough. It was physical, humid. I wasn’t exactly serving my best, and I was fighting a lot of demons out there today." This victory marks Pegula's fifth win against Navarro, who has recently returned to form after health issues. Pegula has won two titles this year and is among the players who could potentially take the top spot in the world rankings from Sabalenka during the tournament. Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion and current world number one, previously defeated Pegula in the finals of the 2024 US Open and in the semifinals last year. The outcome of Pegula's upcoming match could also be influenced by Elena Rybakina, who could claim the top ranking with a win in her quarterfinal match against Zheng Qinwen.