In the third-round interview at the 2024 Miami Open, Jessica Pegula discusses her challenging match against Leila Fernandez. Pegula acknowledges Fernandez’s strong resistance, particularly in the second set, but maintains that she felt in control throughout the game. Fernandez’s unconventional game, featuring a lefty serve and quick movements, presented a formidable challenge for Pegula.
Pegula also highlights her high percentage of first serves, which proved beneficial in securing free points. Expressing her excitement for her next match against Emma Navarro, Pegula considers Navarro one of the tour’s rising stars. Pegula recognizes Navarro’s confidence and momentum as significant challenges but looks forward to the opportunity for an American to advance in the tournament.
Pegula in Miami, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.5, the American has a 8-4 match record in 2024. The American is now playing in Miami where she bested the world no.63 Lin Zhu 6-4 4-1 ret. and the world no.35 Leylah Annie Fernandez 7-5 6-4.
Jessica Pegula will square off with the world no.20 Emma Navarro in the 4th round on Monday at 7:00 pm on GRANDSTAND. They have never competed against each other so far on the main tour.
Jessica won 5 titles in her career: all of them conquered on hard courts. (See the list of her titles)
