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Jessica Pegula reaches first Grand Slam final at US Open
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Jessica Pegula's Comeback Victory Secures US Open Final Spot
Jessica Pegula, the 30-year-old American, has reached her first Grand Slam final at the US Open. Despite a challenging start, Pegula fought back to defeat Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the semifinal.
I came out flat, but she was playing unbelievable. She made me look like a beginner.
Pegula's opponent in the final will be Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated Emma Navarro 6-3, 7-6 (2) in her semifinal match. The final will be a rematch of their recent Cincinnati Open encounter, which Sabalenka won.
- Pegula overcame a set and break deficit to win the match.
- Sabalenka reached her fourth consecutive hard court major final.
- The final is scheduled for Saturday at Flushing Meadows.
- Pegula has won 15 of her last 16 matches, including a victory over world No. 1 Iga Swiatek.