Emma Navarro stuns No. 1 Swiatek to reach China Open quarterfinals

Emma Navarro, seeded 16th, achieved a significant upset by defeating top-seeded Iga Świątek 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 in the fourth round of the China Open, marking her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal of the season and her fourth career win over a top-five opponent. Navarro dominated the final set, capitalizing on Świątek's 70 unforced errors, the second highest in her WTA 1000 career matches, to secure the victory after a two-hour and 30-minute match. This win contributes to a historic moment for American tennis, as Navarro joins compatriots Coco Gauff and Amanda Anisimova in the quarterfinals, with Jessica Pegula potentially becoming the fourth American to reach the last eight. Navarro will face Jessica Pegula, who defeated Marta Kostyuk, in the quarterfinals; Pegula holds a 2-0 head-to-head record against Navarro. Additionally, England's Sonay Kartal made headlines by defeating fourth-seeded Mirra Andreeva to reach her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, marking a breakthrough in her career. Navarro's victory reflects her growing resilience and ability to perform in high-stakes matches, continuing a trend of strong three-set performances at the WTA level.