Key Takeaways
- Emma Navarro secured a place in the US Open quarter-finals with a straight-set win over Anna Kalinskaya.
- The 26th seed will face compatriot Jessica Pegula in her next match.
- Navarro’s triumph marks her first Grand Slam quarter-final since the Australian Open in 2025.
American Emma Navarro has booked her place in the US Open quarter-finals after defeating Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, on Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Navarro, the 26th seed, previously reached the US Open quarter-finals in 2024 and made it to the semi-finals, showcasing her consistent performance on the Grand Slam stage.
The 25-year-old’s victory is particularly significant as it marks her first Grand Slam quarter-final since the Australian Open in 2025, following an extended break from the tour due to health issues.
Navarro expressed her joy at returning to the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, stating, “It feels good to be back on Ashe. It’s been a couple years, and I missed it a ton. I love playing out here.”
Her win on Sunday was part of a successful day for the American contingent, with fellow players Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, and Frances Tiafoe also securing their places in the next round.
Navarro’s next opponent will be compatriot Jessica Pegula, setting up an exciting matchup between two American players in the quarter-finals.
The victory cements Navarro’s status as a formidable player on the women’s tennis circuit and highlights the strong performance of American players at this year’s US Open.
With the quarter-finals looming, all eyes will be on Navarro as she aims to continue her impressive run and potentially reach the semi-finals once again.
It feels good to be back on Ashe. It’s been a couple years, and I missed it a ton. I love playing out here.
Emma Navarro, Tennis player
