Jessica Pegula is set to face Karolina Muchova, while Emma Navarro will compete against Aryna Sabalenka in the eagerly anticipated semi-finals of the US Open. The action begins at 7:30 pm on Thursday at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
In a stunning upset, Pegula defeated world No. 1 Iga Swiatek with a score of 6-2, 6-4, marking her first major semi-final appearance against the unseeded Muchova. First up, the 13th-seeded Navarro takes on the tournament favorite Sabalenka from midnight.
Sixth-seeded Pegula capitalized on Swiatek’s shaky performance, securing the most significant victory of her career in front of an energized home crowd. Reflecting on her upcoming match, Pegula acknowledged Muchova’s impressive skills, describing her as "so talented and athletic" while expressing her commitment to bring her best game.
Muchova, making her way back after a wrist injury, battled through illness to defeat Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-1, 6-4, advancing to the New York semi-finals for the second year in a row. The Czech player, who has not lost a set in the tournament, is determined to maintain her momentum despite health concerns.
The first semi-final of the night will see Navarro compete against Sabalenka, who demonstrated her powerful play by overpowering Qinwen Zheng in the quarter-finals. This year’s US Open marks a historic moment, as both American men and women will be represented in the singles semi-finals for the first time in 21 years, with Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe also vying for a place in the men’s final.
Order of Play (all times UK)
Arthur Ashe Stadium
From 8 pm – Mixed doubles final: Taylor Townsend & Donald Young vs. Sara Errani & Andrea Vavassori
From midnight – Women’s singles semi-finals:
Emma Navarro (USA) (13) vs. Aryna Sabalenka (2)
Jessica Pegula (USA) (6) vs. Karolina Muchova (Czech Republic)
Stay tuned for exciting coverage of the US Open, with more thrilling matches ahead this September.
