good evening I'm Mike Norris and you're watching tune in news TV tonight we bring you an exciting update from the US Open tennis tournament where American Jessica pegula has pulled off a stunning upset against world number one IG svat in a thrilling quarterfinal match at Arthur Ash Stadium pegula defeated svat in straight sets 6 - 2 6 - 4 to advance to her first ever Grand Slam semi-final this Victory marks a significant milestone for the 30-year-old American who had previously fallen short in six grand slam quarterfinal appearances pegula seated sixth in the tournament came into the match with momentum having won 14 of her last 15 matches her performance against vatc was nothing short of masterful as she consistently broke the Polish Stars serve and capitalized on her opponent unforced errors the match began with pegula taking control early breaking fatak serve an each of her first to service games svatek known for her powerful forehand struggled throughout the match committing 41 unforced errors with 20 to coming from her usually reliable forehand side pegula's Victory ensures that multiple American players will feature in both the men's and women's semi-finals at the US Open a feat not achieved since 2003 on the women's side pegula will be joined by Emma Navaro while Taylor Fritz and Francis TFO will face each other in the men's semi-final in her postmatch interview in elated pegula expressed her relief and joy at finally breaking through to a grand slam semi-final there have been so many freaking times and I just kept losing she told the crowd I know everyone keeps asking me about it but I was like I don't know what else to do I just need to get there again and like win the match so thank God I was able to do it and finally I can say semi-finalist looking ahead pegula will face unseated Carolina machova of the Czech Republic in the semi finals both players have yet to drop a set in the tournament setting the stage for what promises to be an intriguing matchup this Victory not only represents a personal Triumph for pegula but also continues the strong showing of American players at this year's Us open as the tournament enters its final stages tennis fans around the world will be eagerly anticipating the upcoming semi-finals and the possibility of an All-American final we'll continue to bring you updates from the US Open as the tournament progresses this this is Mike Norris reporting for tune in news TV stay tuned for more Sports coverage and breaking news thank you for joining us and good night [Music]