Badosa: Secret to Navarro’s Success

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, September 3, 2024Photo credit score: Garrett Ellwood/US Open/USTA

NEW YORK—Energy baseliners lead the corps of US Open quarterfinalist.

Emma Navarro’s talent set is extra delicate than that, says Paula Badosa.

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In a uncommon conflict of New York Metropolis-born gamers, Navarro sped via six straight video games, rallying from 1-5 down within the second set, to brush Badosa 6-2, 7-5 and advance to her maiden main semifinal on the US Open.

One spherical after she dethroned defending champion Coco Gauff on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Navarro performed with extra readability and calm conquering Badosa. 

Afterward, Badosa cited two important components to Navarro’s success: aggressive composure and a whole recreation. 

“She’s a really full participant, initially, and that is essential if you go to a slam to place your feelings on the facet,” Badosa mentioned. “That is possibly the factor that typically I do not deal with fairly effectively.

“She does that actually effectively. Then she’s very proficient. Excellent backhand and excellent forehand. She has selection in her recreation, in order that’s actually essential, and he or she’s an ideal participant. So congrats to her.”

Hobart champion Navarro will face both Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka or Olympic gold-medal champion Zheng Qinwen for a spot in Saturday afternoon’s US Open ultimate.