New York, September 7 (Daily Kiran) : Emma Navarro displayed an impressive performance on September 7, 2026, securing her place in the quarterfinals of the US Open.
Competing at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, she defeated Ana Kalinskaya in straight sets, winning 6-4, 6-2.
From the outset, Navarro asserted her dominance, leaving little room for Kalinskaya to mount a comeback. After clinching the first set 6-4, Navarro intensified her game in the second set, ultimately closing it out 6-2. The 25th seed has now reached her fourth Grand Slam quarterfinal, aiming to replicate her remarkable run at Flushing Meadows in 2024, where she reached the semifinals for the first time.
Following her victory in the first set, Navarro played with confidence. She built a significant lead in the second set, going up 5-1. Although Kalinskaya managed to break Navarro’s serve once, she could not shift the momentum of the match. Navarro broke Kalinskaya’s serve again in the eighth game, wrapping up the match in just 1 hour and 21 minutes.
Notably, Kalinskaya had previously won both of their prior encounters, but Navarro’s outstanding performance allowed her to even the score. This victory marks Navarro’s fourth appearance in a Grand Slam quarterfinal, following her runs at Wimbledon 2024, the US Open 2024, and the Australian Open 2025.
In the next round, Navarro will face fellow American and third seed Jessica Pegula, who has a strong winning record against her. The two have met four times, with Pegula winning each match, including their most recent encounter at the Cincinnati tournament last month, where she triumphed 7-5, 6-2. This quarterfinal clash is particularly significant as it features two American players for the first time since 2015, when Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus Williams to reach the last eight.