American tennis star Jessica Pegula has entered the semifinals of the China Open Tennis Tournament 2025 with an excellent performance. With this win, she has become the third American woman player to reach the final four of the tournament.
Sports News: Jessica Pegula has become the third American player to reach the semifinals of the China Open Tennis Tournament. Pegula secured her spot in the final four by defeating Emma Navarro. The fifth-seeded Pegula initially lost six set points but maintained control of the game in the next two sets, securing a 6-7 (2), 6-2, 6-1 victory. Pegula will now face Linda Noskova in the semifinals, who defeated Great Britain's Sonay Kartal 6-3, 6-4 in her quarterfinal match.
Thrilling Three-Set Encounter
In the match played at Beijing's National Tennis Center, the fifth-seeded Pegula faced some struggle in the initial stages. She lost six set points in the first set but made a spectacular comeback to win the match. Pegula secured her semifinal berth with a 6-7 (2), 6-2, 6-1 victory.
After losing the first set tie-breaker, Pegula picked up tremendous momentum in the second set, winning four consecutive games and pushing Navarro onto the back foot. In the third set, she took complete control, losing only one game to secure her spot in the semifinals.
Pegula Says - 'I Kept Myself Calm'
After the win, Jessica Pegula stated, "I told myself not to get frustrated, just stay calm. I tried to relax and trusted my game plan. This helped me play freely and gain control of the points." Pegula's statement reflects her confidence. She has consistently performed well over the past few months, and this marks her third major semifinal of the 2025 season.
Pegula's next opponent will be the young Czech Republic player Linda Noskova. At just 20 years old, Noskova delivered a stellar performance, defeating Great Britain's Sonay Kartal 6-3, 6-4, and securing her place in the semifinals. This marks Noskova's biggest moment yet, reaching the semifinals of a WTA 1000 tournament. She has been consistently improving this season, and her aggressive baseline game has impressed everyone.
