Navarro beats Badosa to reach first Slam semi-final

American Emma Navarro moved into nan first Grand Slam semi-final of her profession by beating Paula Badosa successful consecutive sets astatine nan US Open.

Navarro, 23, was shouted connected by nan mostly of fans successful nan Arthur Ashe Stadium connected Tuesday, pinch Spain's Badosa struggling to header successful nan partisan ambiance arsenic she mislaid 6-2 7-5.

Badosa produced 2 double-faults successful her first work crippled to thief Navarro return an early advantage, and besides talented 2 much double-faults successful nan eighth crippled arsenic nan American eased to nan opening set.

However, Badosa, 26, fought backmost and looked successful power astatine 5-1 - and a double-break - up successful nan 2nd set.

She doubly served for nan set, but, astatine times looking connected nan verge of tears, nan 26th seed's crippled fell apart, pinch Navarro clinching six games successful a statement to progress.

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