2024 US Open Women’s SF Preview: Pegula vs. Muchova; Sabalenka vs. Navarro

2024 US Open Women’s SF Preview: Pegula vs. Muchova; Sabalenka vs. Navarro

The 2024 US Open women’s semifinals bring exciting matchups, as Karolina Muchova takes on Jessica Pegula, and Aryna Sabalenka faces Emma Navarro. Both matches promise high stakes and thrilling performances, with insights from UTR Sports predicting tight battles as these top players vie for a spot in the final.

Emma Navarro (UTR Rating 12.71) vs. Aryna Sabalenka (12.97)

The 23-year-old Emma Navarro has stunned the field, continuing her breakthrough year by reaching her first Grand Slam semifinal. The American, seeded No. 13, knocked out Coco Gauff in a shocking upset and followed it up with a decisive 6-2, 7-5 win over Paula Badosa in the quarterfinals. Navarro has shown poise in her debut run to the semifinals, bringing an aggressive style and relentless determination to Flushing Meadows.

Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 2 seed and reigning Australian Open champion, powered her way to the semifinals with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over China’s Zheng Qinwen. Sabalenka is no stranger to these deep runs, having reached multiple Grand Slam semifinals. Her blistering power and consistency have made her a favorite to advance

UTR Sports INSIGHTS gives Sabalenka the edge with a 65% chance of making the final, but Navarro’s incredible momentum makes this an intriguing contest.

Karolina Muchova (12.72) vs. Jessica Pegula (12.87)

In the other 2024 US Open women's semifinals, Karolina Muchova (UTR Rating 12.72) will face Jessica Pegula (12.87) in a highly anticipated match. Pegula earned her spot by pulling off a stunning 6-2, 6-4 upset over world No. 1 Iga Świątek in the quarterfinals, marking her first-ever Grand Slam semifinal after six previous quarterfinal appearances. Pegula played a near-flawless match, breaking Świątek’s serve four times and committing just 22 unforced errors, compared to Świątek’s 41.

Muchova, on the other hand, has been in top form, defeating Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-1, 6-4 to reach her second straight US Open semifinal. This semifinal promises to be a tight contest between Pegula’s power and consistency and Muchova’s all-court versatility.

Expect an exciting clash as both players aim for their first US Open final. With both players in peak form, this semifinal is expected to be a tight and exciting battle. UTR Sports INSIGHTS slightly favors Pegula (58% chance to win), but Muchova’s ability to disrupt opponents with her variety could make this a closely contested encounter. 

Who will rise to the occasion and secure a spot in the 2024 US Open final? It’s all up for grabs in these exciting matchups!​ Stay tuned for more US Open coverage with UTR Sports.

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