Jessica Pegula's Remarkable Comeback Secures U.S. Open Final Spot

American tennis player Jessica Pegula staged an incredible comeback to defeat Czech Karolina Muchova, reaching her first major final at the U.S. Open. Despite a rocky start, Pegula harnessed the support of the home crowd to overturn the match 1-6 6-4 6-2. She will face Aryna Sabalenka in the final.

American tennis player Jessica Pegula mounted an astonishing fight back after a disastrous opening set to beat Czech Karolina Muchova 1-6 6-4 6-2, reaching her first major final at the U.S. Open on Thursday.

Virtually nothing was going right for the sixth seed early on, but she tamed her nerves to take control. The cheers of the home crowd echoed through Arthur Ashe Stadium as she thrust her hands in the air after breaking her opponent on match point. Muchova, who spent 10 months on the sidelines due to a wrist injury, had an inspired run through New York but lost steam against the home hope.

Pegula will play second seed Aryna Sabalenka in the championship match on Saturday.

(With inputs from agencies.)