The match, which began nearly 90 minutes behind the scheduled 7 p.m. start, saw Navarro initially take control by breaking Pegula’s serve twice in the opening set. However, Pegula demonstrated her resilience as the match progressed, eventually finding her rhythm to turn the momentum in her favor. After falling behind 2-1 in the deciding set, Pegula surged ahead by winning four consecutive games to clinch the match.
A high-stakes rematch awaits in the final four
With this win, Pegula advances to a semifinal showdown against world No. 1 and two-time defending champion
The consistency of this rivalry is notable, as they become the fourth pair of women in the Open era to meet in the semifinals or later at the US Open in three straight years. For Pegula, the victory highlights a trend of perseverance; she has now recorded 19 three-set match wins this season, the highest tally on the women's tour. This follows a similar comeback effort against Leylah Fernandez in the third round of the tournament.
At 32 years old, Pegula continues to reach new milestones in her career. By advancing to the semifinals in New York, she has become the oldest woman in the Open era to reach multiple major semifinals in a single year for the first time, having also achieved the feat at the Australian Open earlier this January.
