Jessica Pegula Storms Back to Reach Her First US Open Final

American Jessica Pegula storms back in the third set to reach her maiden US Open final.

Pegula, the eighth seed, dropped the first set but rallied to win 3-6 6-3 6-2 in front of a partisan home crowd at Flushing Meadows.

The 28-year-old will now face world number one Iga Swiatek in Saturday's final.

Pegula is the first American woman to reach the US Open final since Serena Williams in 2019.

Pegula's victory is a testament to her resilience and determination.

She trailed by a set and a break in the second set but fought back to level the match.

She then broke Muchova's serve in the first game of the third set and never looked back.

Pegula's victory is a major breakthrough for the American player.

She has been in excellent form this season, winning the WTA 1000 tournament in Madrid and reaching the semi-finals of the French Open.

She is now projected to reach a career-high ranking of world number six.

Swiatek will be a tough opponent in the final.

The Polish star is the reigning French Open champion and has won 57 of her last 60 matches.

But Pegula will be confident of causing an upset.

She has already beaten Swiatek twice this season, including in the semi-finals of the Madrid Open.