Pegula's Resilient Victory Sets Up Clash with Rising Star Noskova at China Open

Jessica Pegula demonstrated resilience at the China Open, recovering from a first-set setback to secure a 6-7(2) 6-2 6-1 win over fellow American Emma Navarro. This victory propelled Pegula, a former U.S. Open finalist, into the semi-finals where she'll face Czech player Linda Noskova.

Noskova, who is set for her top 20 debut in the WTA rankings, excelled earlier on Friday by defeating Britain's Sonay Kartal 6-3 6-4. Making her first WTA 1000 semi-final, Noskova joins the ranks of players born post-2004 like Coco Gauff, after turning around early challenges against Kartal to find victory.

Saturday promises intriguing matchups with Noskova meeting Pegula after American stars Coco Gauff and Amanda Anisimova face-off in the first semi-final. Both Noskova and Pegula will aim to maintain their momentum in this prestigious tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)