US Open 2024 live updates: Pegula wins women’s semifinal, will face Sabalenka in final

The comeback is complete.

America’s Jessica Pegula, the world No. 6, is into the U.S. Open final, defeating Karolina Muchova in three sets 1-6, 6-4, 6-2. It is Pegula’s first Grand Slam final of her career.

Pegula lost the first set in 28 minutes. She couldn’t combat the variety of shots from Muchova, along with her court coverage and net play. Muchova was up a break 2-0 in the second set and one point from a commanding 3-0 lead.

Pegula turned it around. She began to dictate the points, thanks to extending the rallies. Pegula found the pace on her flat groundstrokes, hitting the ball deep which prevented Muchova from coming into the net.

In the third set, Pegula faced three break point opportunities. Muchova kept the scoreboard pressure, only down a break. Pegula saved all three of Muchova’s break point chances in the third set, guiding the American to victory.

It will be a rematch of the Cincinnati Open final Saturday as Pegula takes on world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka for the U.S. Open title.