US Open Semifinals: Will Pegula or Sabalenka Come Out on Top?
Pegula rallied past Emma Navarro in three sets for her 50th win of the season and a third straight U.S. Open semifinal.
- On Tuesday, Jessica Pegula defeated Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in their U.S. Open quarterfinal, advancing to her third consecutive semifinal at the tournament.
- The match, dubbed a "Battle of billionaire heirs," pitted petroleum magnate Terry Pegula's daughter against financier Ben Navarro's daughter, with combined family fortunes approaching $15 billion.
- Pegula's victory marked her 50th win of the 2026 season, making her the first woman on tour to reach that milestone, while extending her undefeated record against Navarro to 5-0.
- Beyond the wealth narrative, the contest proved a demanding three-set test of resilience as Pegula recovered from a 3-6 opening set loss to defeat her opponent.
- Pegula advances to face two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, with Sabalenka holding a 9-4 career record against her and presenting a formidable obstacle.
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Battle of the Billionaire Heirs: Emma Navarro and Jessica Pegula Bring Vast Family Fortunes and Formidable Talent to U.S. Open Showdown
Battle of the Billionaire Heirs: Emma Navarro and Jessica Pegula Bring Vast Family Fortunes and Formidable Talent to U.S. Open Showdown By: Julie Herndon When Emma Navarro and Jessica Pegula walked onto the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium for their much-anticipated U.S. Open quarterfinal, the spectacle represented far more than another encounter between two accomplished American tennis players. It was an all-American struggle for a place among the …
The tennis pros Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro, both daughters of heavy fathers, are dueling in the semi-finals of the US Open.
Photo: Keito Newman/The Canadian Press via AP American tennis star Jessica Pegula made a feat for the annals of tennis! With a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over compatriot Emma Navarro, she advanced to the semifinals of the US Open on Wednesday and became the first player in the "Open Era" to reach her first four Grand Slam semifinals after turning 30! Although she celebrated her 32nd birthday in February, Pegula plays tennis for life. In the match against…
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