Jessica Pegula Advances To 2023 US Open Quarterfinals
Pegula Powers Past Muchová, Paolini
American tennis star Jessica Pegula advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2023 US Open on Monday, defeating Karolína Muchová and Jasmine Paolini in straight sets.
Pegula, the eighth seed, dispatched Muchová 6-3, 6-2 in the fourth round, setting up a clash with unseeded Italian Jasmine Paolini.
Against Paolini, Pegula continued her impressive form, winning 6-2, 6-2 to book her place in the last eight.
Pegula's victory marks the first time she has reached the quarterfinals of the US Open. She also becomes the first American woman to reach this stage of the tournament since Serena Williams in 2019.
Pegula's Impressive Form
Pegula has been in excellent form throughout the US Open, not dropping a set in her three matches so far.
- She defeated Victoria Azarenka in the first round.
- Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the second round.
- Muchová and Paolini in the third and fourth rounds.
Pegula is now one of the favorites to win the US Open, alongside world number one Iga Świątek.
Quarterfinal Showdown
In the quarterfinals, Pegula will face Viktória Azarenka, who defeated Madison Keys in the fourth round.
Azarenka is a two-time Australian Open champion and has been in impressive form herself during the US Open.
The quarterfinal match between Pegula and Azarenka is sure to be a close and exciting contest.
Pegula's Historic Achievement
Pegula's run to the quarterfinals of the US Open is a historic achievement for American women's tennis.
She is the first American woman to reach the last eight of the tournament since Serena Williams in 2019.
Pegula's success is a testament to her hard work and dedication, and she will be hoping to continue her impressive run in the quarterfinals.
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