Emma Navarro made a significant breakthrough at the U.S. Open by securing her spot in the semifinals after defeating Paula Badosa in straight sets. The No. 13-seeded American, who had never previously won a match in the main draw of her home major, displayed exceptional form to reach this stage of the tournament.
Navarro's impressive run continued as she overcame Badosa with a 6-2, 7-5 victory, setting up a semifinal clash against either No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka or seventh-seeded Zheng Qinwen. The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday, offering Navarro a chance to further showcase her talent on the big stage.
The encounter saw Navarro dominate the first set, racing through it in just 29 minutes. However, Badosa fought back in the second set, establishing a 5-1 lead. Despite the initial setback, Navarro displayed resilience and composure, mounting a remarkable comeback by winning six consecutive games to seal the victory.
Navarro's remarkable journey at the U.S. Open included a notable upset in the fourth round, where she eliminated defending champion Coco Gauff. Her consistent performance and mental fortitude have been key factors in her success throughout the tournament.
Meanwhile, other American players were also in action on Tuesday in a bid to secure semifinal berths. No. 12 seed Taylor Fritz faced off against No. 4 Alexander Zverev, the 2020 U.S. Open runner-up, while No. 20 Frances Tiafoe took on No. 9 Grigor Dimitrov in the evening session.
As the competition intensifies, fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming matches to witness more thrilling tennis action at the U.S. Open.
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