Emma Navarro has marked a pivotal moment in her career by advancing to her first Grand Slam semi-final at the U.S. Open, following a 6-2, 7-5 victory against Spain's Paula Badosa. This match unfolded as a clash between two baseliners hailing from New York, with Navarro previously defeating defending champion Coco Gauff in the preceding round.

Navarro dominated the first set, leveraging her outstanding forehand and managing to protect her serve, only facing two break points. She quickly established a 3-0 lead, finishing the set confidently in just 72 minutes.

The second set proved to be more challenging when Badosa initially gained the upper hand with a 4-1 double break lead, looking likely to push the match to a third set. However, Navarro staged an impressive comeback, winning six consecutive games and overcoming two missed opportunities for Badosa to serve out the set. With a fifth break, Navarro sealed her victory.

In 2024, Navarro's performance has noticeably improved, showcasing her potential as she has successfully reached the third round or deeper in all four Grand Slams, including a fourth-round appearance at Roland Garros and a quarter-final run at Wimbledon. Her next challenge will be against either Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning champion from the Australian Open, or Zheng Qinwen, who is seeded seventh.