After a rough start to the summer due to injuries, Jessica Pegula is on fire.
In the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open, Pegula defeated Paula Badosa with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 on Sunday afternoon. Following her triumph in Toronto last week, the American has now won nine matches in a row in one hour and 53 minutes.
Pegula will face Aryna Sabalenka in the final on Monday, who beat world No 1 Iga Swiatek.
Coming off a tough match against Leylah Fernandez, Pegula dominated her semi-final against Badosa. She took the first set easily and was leading in the second set.
PEGULA SURVIVES MOMENTUM SWING FOLLOWING RAIN DELAY
After a break due to rain during the second set, Badosa came back strong and forced a decider. However, Pegula regained the momentum and secured the victory with a break at 4-3 in the final set.
SABALENKA VS PEGULA IN CINCINNATI FINAL
Despite missing Wimbledon and facing early defeat at the Paris Olympics, Pegula has been in top form after winning in Toronto. She will face Sabalenka in the final, looking to win her second consecutive 1000-point title.
“I’m moving really well, so that gives me a lot of confidence moving forward,” said Pegula during an interview. “It would be crazy to win back-to-back 1000s.”
To achieve this feat, Pegula will have to overcome Sabalenka, who leads their head-to-head series 4-2.
