Simone Biles makes stylish appearance at US Open to witness Jessica Pegula’s QF win over Iga Swiatek, stays back for Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev

Legendary American gymnast Simone Biles made a dazzling appearance at the 2024 US Open on Wednesday, September 4, and attended compatriot Jessica Pegula's quarterfinal match against top seed Iga Swiatek. Biles arrived at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Day 10 of the prestigious tennis tournament.

Pegula delivered a stunning performance, winning the match 6-2, 6-4 against Swiatek to reach her maiden Grand Slam singles semifinals. Alongside Pegula, Emma Navarro also advanced to the semifinals, making this the second consecutive year that two American women have reached the US Open semifinals.

On the men's side, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe have also progressed to the semifinals. This year marks the first time since 2003 that two American men and two American women have simultaneously reached the US Open’s final four, signaling a resurgence in American tennis dominance.

Biles, widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, has won a total of 11 Olympic medals, including seven golds. The American's journey has been marked by numerous accolades, including her recent success at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she added four more medals to her collection.

Dressed in a chic light blue jacket, white crop top, matching pants, and sneakers, Biles arrived at the venue, posed for the cameras, and interacted with the media.

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Biles is also set to attend the men’s quarterfinal match between top seed Jannik Sinner and 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev as well.

In addition to Biles, another American sports icon, swimmer Katie Ledecky, was also in attendance at the US Open. Ledecky, a nine-time Olympic gold medalist, watched the quarterfinal matches between Taylor Fritz and Alexander Zverev, as well as Emma Navarro and Paula Badosa. Fritz defeated Zverev in a thrilling match, while Navarro bested Badosa to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal.

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Jessica Pegula to take on Karolina Muchova in US Open 2024 SF

Jessica Pegula in action at the 2024 US Open (Source: Getty Images)

Jessica Pegula is set to face Karolina Muchova in the semifinal match at the US Open 2024 on Friday, September 6. Sixth-seeded Pegula has advanced to her first Grand Slam semifinal by defeating compatriot Shelby Rogers, Sofia Kenin, Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, 18th seed Diana Shnaider, and top seed Iga Swiatek. The American has not dropped a set in the tournament so far.

On the other hand, Karolina Muchova, who has recently returned from wrist surgery, has reached the semifinals for the second consecutive year by defeating Katie Volynets, Naomi Osaka, Anastasia Potapova, fifth seed Jasmine Paolini, and 22nd seed Beatriz Haddad Maia. The Czech also hasn't dropped a set in the tournament so far.

Jessica Pegula and Karolina Muchova have faced each other once before. The former leads the head-to-head record 1-0, having won their only encounter at the 2024 Cincinnati Open with scores of 5-7, 6-4, 6-2.

The other semifinal will feature 13th seed Emma Navarro and last year's runner-up Aryna Sabalenka.