Jessica Pegula, of the United States, right, shakes hands after defeating Iga ?wi?tek, of Poland, left, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in New York.
US Open: Pegula Upsets Swiatek, To Face Muchova In Semi-Finals - In Pics
Sixth seed Jessica Pegula stunned world number one Iga Swiatek at the US Open on Thursday (September 5, 2024) to seal her berth in a long-awaited first Grand Slam semi-final. American Pegula had lost her last six Major quarter-finals but she brushed aside Polish top seed Swiatek 6-2, 6-4 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. She will meet Karolina Muchova on Friday for a place in the final, after the Czech beat Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-1 6-4.
US Open tennis 2024: Jessica Pegula, of the United States, right, shakes hands after defeating Iga ?wi?tek, of Poland | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger
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US Open tennis 2024: Jessica Pegula, of the United States, reacts after defeating Iga ?wi?tek | Photo: AP/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez
Jessica Pegula, of the United States, reacts after defeating Iga ?wi?tek, of Poland, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open tennis 2024: Iga ?wi?tek, of Poland hits the net with her racquet after losing a point | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger
Iga ?wi?tek, of Poland hits the net with her racquet after losing a point to Jessica Pegula, of the United States during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open tennis 2024: Iga ?wi?tek, of Poland, returns to Jessica Pegula | Photo: AP/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez
Iga ?wi?tek, of Poland, returns to Jessica Pegula, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open tennis 2024: Jessica Pegula, of the United States, serves to Iga ?wi?tek | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger
Jessica Pegula, of the United States, serves to Iga ?wi?tek, of Poland, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open tennis 2024: Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, reacts after defeating Beatriz Haddad Maia, of Brazil | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, reacts after defeating Beatriz Haddad Maia, of Brazil, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open tennis 2024: Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, shakes hands with Beatriz Haddad Maia, of Brazil | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, shakes hands with Beatriz Haddad Maia, of Brazil, after winning their quarterfinal match of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open tennis 2024: | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith
Beatriz Haddad Maia, of Brazil, serves to Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open tennis 2024: | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith
Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, returns a shot to Beatriz Haddad Maia, of Brazil, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open tennis 2024: Beatriz Haddad Maia, of Brazil, returns a shot to Karolina Muchova | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith
Beatriz Haddad Maia, of Brazil, returns a shot to Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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