Jessica Pegula

2024 - 9 - 4

Jessica Pegula: From Quarterfinal Frustrations to Semifinal Celebration!

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Jessica Pegula finally breaks her Grand Slam curse, stunning world No. 1 Iga Swiatek and making history at the US Open! 🇺🇸🎾✨

In a remarkable showdown at the US Open, Jessica Pegula has finally reached her Grand Slam milestone, breaking through to the semifinals for the first time in her career. After battling through a string of near misses, Pegula pulled off an impressive upset by defeating world No.1 Iga Swiatek in straight sets, boasting a 6-4, 6-3 victory that sent shockwaves through the tennis community. The air was electric as Pegula's astounding performance dispelled doubts and showcased her fierce determination and skill on the court.

This victory not only elevates Pegula's status in women’s tennis but also gives hope for an all-American final as she moves into the semifinals poised for glory. The match highlighted her powerful serve and strategic play, allowing her to dominate one of the world's best players. Fans cheered as Pegula, the world No.6, finally ended a frustrating streak of six consecutive losses in Grand Slam quarterfinals, cementing her place as a serious contender.

As the tournament progresses, Pegula prepares to face Karolina Muchova, another talented player looking to make her mark. The excitement is palpable, and with half of the semifinal field consisting of U.S. players, including Pegula, the energy in New York is buzzing with tennis fever. Can Pegula continue her winning streak and possibly take home the championship title? All eyes will be on her.

Interestingly, this turnaround comes at a pivotal moment in American tennis, with young stars like Pegula rising through the ranks. Did you know that Jess Pegula is not just a tennis star but also the daughter of the owners of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres? This ties her to the American sports narrative beyond just tennis. As this US Open unfolds, Pegula’s journey showcases her grit, passion, and the thrill of sportsmanship, resonating with fans worldwide. With her eyes on the prize, we can’t wait to see what she achieves next!

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“Finally, finally!”: Jessica Pegula is a Grand Slam semifinalist (Australian Open)

In her seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal, American star Jessica Pegula finally broke through, upsetting world No.1 Iga Swiatek to reach the US Open semis.

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Jessica Pegula ousts world No. 1 Iga Świątek and breaks through to ... (Crossroads Today)

(CNN) — The top seed in the US Open women's singles draw is out – and an all-American final is possible.

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Jessica Pegula ousts No. 1 Iga Swiatek to reach US Open semis ... (ESPN)

American Jessica Pegula pulled off a major upset of No. 1 Iga Swiatek at the US Open on Wednesday night to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal.

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US Open: Jessica Pegula dominates No. 1 Iga Swiatek, punches ... (Yahoo Sports)

Half of the semifinal field is comprised of U.S. players after Pegula secured the fourth quarterfinal win by an American.

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Jessica Pegula knocks Iga Swiatek out of U.S. Open for first Grand ... (The Athletic)

The world No. 6 had lost six consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinals before defeating the world No. 1 in New York.

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Jessica Pegula stuns Iga Swiatek as Jannik Sinner sets up Draper ... (The Guardian)

Jessica Pegula reached her first grand slam semi-final with victory over the world No 1, while Jannik Sinner downed Daniil Medvedev in the men's ...

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American Jessica Pegula rips No. 1 Iga Swiatek, advances to US ... (USA TODAY)

Jessica Pegula advances to her first Grand Slam semifinal with a straight sets win over No. 1 Iga Swiatek. She will play Karolina Muchova.

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Jessica Pegula knocks out top-ranked Iga Swiatek to earn spot in ... (West Hawaii Today)

Pegula might've thought she was never going to get into a Grand Slam semifinal, having lost her first six quarterfinal matches, going back to 2021. But she ...

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Jessica Pegula upsets No. 1 Swiatek to advance at U.S. Open. How ... (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

No. 6 Jessica Pegula has yet to drop a set at the tournament heading into her semifinals match against Karolina Muchova on Thursday, Sept. 5.

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