Pegula Shines in Flushing Meadows

In an electrifying performance, the No. 4 seed Jessica Pegula cruised into the quarterfinals of the US Open, demonstrating her prowess by overwhelming fellow American Ann Li with a swift 6-1, 6-2 win. This marked Pegula's second consecutive appearance in the quarterfinals at this prestigious tournament.

Unstoppable Momentum

Pegula has been on fire! Remarkably, she has yet to drop a set this year, and her matches have been breezes, with her longest encounter extending just over an hour and a quarter. Against Li, she set a personal record by losing only three games – the fewest she’s ever allowed in a US Open match.

A Confident Performance

"This was probably the best match I've played since before Wimbledon," Pegula reflected. The Buffalo native was in total command, executing her strategy flawlessly and wrapping up the match in a mere 54 minutes.

Overcoming Past Difficulties

Last year, Pegula faced a tough battle in the quarterfinals, having previously lost all six of her Grand Slam quarterfinal appearances. However, she turned the tables dramatically by defeating Iga Swiatek last year and reaching the finals, despite facing Aryna Sabalenka there. Coming into this year's US Open, she struggled, losing four of her last six matches and feeling uncertain about her performance after lackluster practice sessions.

A Comeback Story in the Making

Yet, her fortunes have changed! "To make it back to another quarterfinal here is a personal triumph for me," Pegula said, acknowledging her determination to push further and seize the title this time around.

Next Challenge Awaits

As she advances, Pegula is set to take on the formidable two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova. Krejcikova triumphed in a nail-biting match against Taylor Townsend, saving eight match points and emerging victorious after a thrilling three-hour battle.

Dominance on Home Soil

With an impressive 85 WTA match wins on American soil since 2020, Pegula stands as the top competitor in her home country. Her journey through the US Open continues to captivate fans as she strives for glory.