US Open 2024: Jessica Pegula fights back to down Karolina Muchova; Sets up final against Aryna Sabalenka

American Jessica Pegula mounted an astonishing fightback after a disastrous opening set to beat Czech Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 and reach her first major final at the US Open 2024 on Thursday.

Virtually nothing was going right for the sixth seed early on, but she tamed her nerves to take control and the cheers of the home crowd echoed through Arthur Ashe Stadium as she thrust her hands in the air after breaking her opponent on match point.

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Muchova spent 10 months on the sidelines after injuring her wrist at the tournament a year ago and enjoyed an inspired run through New York before losing steam against the home hope.

Pegula will play second seed Aryna Sabalenka in the championship match on Saturday.