Jessica Pegula of the United States reacts after defeating compatriot Emma Navarro in a women's singles quarterfinal match of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Jessica Pegula of the United States, right is congratulated by compatriot Emma Navarro after their women's singles quarterfinal match of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Jessica Pegula of the United States returns a shot from compatriot Emma Navarro in a women's singles quarterfinal match of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic reacts after defeating Sonay Kartal of Britain in a women's singles quarterfinal match of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic, left shakes hands after defeating Sonay Kartal of Britain in a women's singles quarterfinal match of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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6:59 AM on Friday, October 3
The Associated Press
BEIJING (AP) — Jessica Pegula became the third American to reach the semifinals of the China Open after rallying to beat compatriot Emma Navarro on Friday.
The fifth-seeded Pegula wasted six set points in the opener but dominated the next two sets to triumph 6-7 (2), 6-2, 6-1
“I told myself not to get too frustrated,” Pegula said. “Just stay calm, try to relax a little bit, and not try as hard to execute the game plan. That kind of allowed me to play more free.”
Pegula next faces Linda Noskova, who eased past Britain’s Sonay Kartal 6-3, 6-4.
The 20-year-old Noskova became the youngest Czech player to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal since the format was introduced in 2009.
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