In a thrilling encounter at the WTA Charleston Open, American top seed Jessica Pegula triumphed over two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka, securing her spot in the semi-finals.
Pegula faced a tough challenge, saving four match points before ultimately winning 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (9/7) in a match that spanned two hours and 36 minutes. The clay court showdown saw Pegula battling through Azarenka's relentless forehand service returns and navigating the windy conditions that led to several awkward points.
Reflecting on the intense match, Pegula shared, \"That was an emotional roller coaster. It was like that the entire match. I was playing really well and then I got frustrated I didn't break in the second and she kind of turned it up a gear.\" Despite the ups and downs, Pegula remained resilient, stating, \"I'm just happy I got through.\"
Advancing to the semi-finals, Pegula will face fourth seed Daria Kasatkina on Saturday, who earned her spot after a hard-fought victory against Romania's Jaqueline Cristian.
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Tennis: Top seed Pegula beats Azarenka to reach WTA Charleston semis
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