WTA Emma Navarro US Open 2026

Navarro, after falling in the quarterfinals of the US Open: "It's disappointing, I felt I could win"

Fernando Murciego - 9 Sep 2026
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Navarro, after falling in the quarter-finals of the US Open: "It's disappointing because I felt I could win." Source: Getty

Emma Navarro said goodbye to the US Open 2026 in the quarterfinals after losing to Jessica Pegula in a match where anything could have happened. The player from Charleston started by winning the match, but she could not maintain her lead against a Pegula who ultimately prevailed in a duel marked by balance and break opportunities.

“If someone had told me at the beginning of this year that I would reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam, I would have been very happy about that. I think I will need a couple of days to really appreciate what I have achieved, but it is disappointing to lose, especially when I felt I was in a good enough position to win and could not get it done,” Navarro acknowledged after the match.

Pegula was better amidst the chaos

The match was marked by enormous equality. There were 27 games that reached deuce and up to 24 break opportunities for both players, a statistic that perfectly reflects the tactical battle that took place on the court.

“It was a match with a lot of back and forth. There was a moment when I felt I had her figured out, and she probably felt the same way about me for a while. Perhaps at the right moments. One of us would gain a bit of momentum, and then the other would step up and play a good point,” Navarro explained. She also highlighted her opponent's tactical intelligence: “Jess plays in a very tactical way. I tried to match her a bit in that regard and be as tactically smart as I could today. There was just a lot of back and forth.”

The key ended up being in the third set, when Pegula achieved the decisive break. “I think I didn’t serve as well in the third set, and that makes a big difference. I couldn’t tell you why; it just happens sometimes,” admitted Navarro, who, despite the loss, leaves New York feeling empowered and hopeful for what may come next.

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