Jessica Pegula secured her seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance at the US Open 2024, defeating Diana Shnaider. However, she faces a daunting challenge in the next round: a rematch against world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, who has defeated Pegula in three of their previous quarterfinal meetings. Despite a strong run of form, Pegula will need to overcome her past struggles against top players to advance further in the tournament.
Emma Navarro, the rising American tennis star, continued her impressive run at the US Open by defeating defending champion Coco Gauff in a thrilling three-set match. This victory marks Navarro’s second consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance and a significant breakthrough in her career.
Emma Navarro pulled off a stunning upset, defeating defending champion Coco Gauff in the fourth round of the US Open. Navarro’s dominant performance, including 19 double faults from Gauff, propelled her into the quarterfinals, where she will face Paula Badosa.
Coco Gauff, the reigning US Open champion, was eliminated in the fourth round by American Emma Navarro. Navarro dominated the match with a strong performance, capitalizing on Gauff’s numerous unforced errors. Gauff’s defeat adds to the surprising upsets at this year’s US Open, following the early exits of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.
Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa overcame stifling humidity and a tough opponent, Wang Yafan, to reach the US Open quarterfinals for the first time. This marks her best Grand Slam performance since a serious back injury nearly led her to quit the sport.
Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, continued his pursuit of a second Grand Slam title by comfortably defeating Flavio Cobolli in the third round. Despite a challenging humid environment, Medvedev maintained his focus and showcased his impressive defensive skills to advance to the fourth round.
Jannik Sinner, the world number one, stormed into the US Open 2024 fourth round with a dominant 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Christopher O’Connell. Sinner’s impressive performance, fueled by a powerful serve and consistent play, showcased his strong bid for a second Grand Slam title.
World number one Iga Swiatek dominated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the US Open Round of 16, showcasing her dominance and securing a place in the quarterfinals. Swiatek’s impressive performance continues her strong run at the tournament, where she aims to defend her 2022 title.
Novak Djokovic’s US Open title defense came to an abrupt end in the third round, losing to Australian Alexei Popyrin. Djokovic, visibly exhausted after his Olympic gold medal win, struggled throughout the tournament and ultimately fell short of his goal of a record 25th Grand Slam title. This marks the first time since 2017 that Djokovic will end a season without a Grand Slam title.
Novak Djokovic’s reign as a dominant force in tennis faces questions after a shocking third-round loss at the US Open. The reigning champion admitted to playing his worst tennis ever and attributed his early exit to fatigue from his Olympic gold medal win in Paris.
