Jessica Pegula becomes third American to reach China Open semifinals

BEIJING (AP)—Jessica Pegula became the third American to reach the semifinals of the China Open after rallying to beat compatriot Emma Navarro on Friday.

🖥️📲The Match in 15 Minutes: Jessica Pegula def. Emma Navarro, Beijing QF

The fifth-seeded Pegula wasted six set points in the opener but dominated the next two sets to triumph 6-7 (2), 6-2, 6-1

"I told myself not to get too frustrated," Pegula said. "Just stay calm, try to relax a little bit, and not try as hard to execute the game plan. That kind of allowed me to play more free."

Pegula next faces Linda Noskova, who eased past Britain's Sonay Kartal 6-3, 6-4.

🖥️📲The Match in 15 Minutes: Linda Noskova def. Sonay Kartal, Beijing QF

The 20-year-old Noskova became the youngest Czech player to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal since the format was introduced in 2009.

The other semifinal pits defending champion Coco Gauff against third-seeded Amanda Anisimova in an all-American encounter.