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American Pegula Rallies to Reach China Open Semifinals, Faces Rising Czech Noskova
4 Oct
Summary
- American Jessica Pegula rallied to beat compatriot Emma Navarro
- 20-year-old Linda Noskova became youngest Czech player to reach WTA 1000 semifinal
- Pegula and Noskova to face off in China Open semifinals
On October 4th, 2025, American tennis player Jessica Pegula secured a spot in the semifinals of the China Open after a hard-fought victory over fellow American Emma Navarro. The fifth-seeded Pegula initially struggled, wasting six set points in the opening set, but she quickly regained her composure to dominate the next two sets and win 6-7(2), 6-2, 6-1.
Pegula's impressive comeback sets up a semifinal showdown with rising Czech talent Linda Noskova. The 20-year-old Noskova made history by becoming the youngest Czech player to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal since the format was introduced in 2009. Noskova eased past Britain's Sonay Kartal 6-3, 6-4 to book her place in the final four.
The upcoming semifinal between Pegula and Noskova promises to be an exciting affair, as both players have demonstrated their skill and determination throughout the tournament. Pegula, the more experienced of the two, will be looking to use her expertise to overcome the youthful exuberance of Noskova, who has already proven herself as a force to be reckoned with on the WTA circuit.
