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Brady wins all-American clash to reach semi-finals

Jennifer Brady battled through her frustrations to overhaul friend and United States team mate Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-2 6-1 and reach her maiden Australian Open semi-final on Wednesday.

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Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 17, 2021 Jennifer Brady of the U.S. celebrates after wining her quarter final match against Jessica Pegula of the U.S. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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MELBOURNE: Jennifer Brady battled through her frustrations to overhaul friend and United States team mate Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-2 6-1 and reach her maiden Australian Open semi-final on Wednesday.

Brady, the 22nd seed, was a picture of anguish early in the clash on a stifling day at Rod Laver Arena but gradually dialled in her power game before crushing Pegula in the final set.

Brady reached her second Grand Slam semi-final after making the last four at last year's U.S. Open.

With world number one Ash Barty shocked by Karolina Muchova in the early quarter-final on Wednesday, Brady has a golden chance to reach her maiden Slam final.

(Editing by Peter Rutherford)

Source: Reuters