Jessica Pegula discusses her challenging match against Amanda Anisimova. Pegula acknowledges Anisimova’s strong ball-striking abilities and the difficulty of facing her when she’s playing well. To counter Anisimova’s game, Pegula focused on being more active with her feet and pressing her opponent to move. Pegula also mentions Anisimova’s impressive backhand, which she considers the best on tour, and shares her strategy to avoid engaging in a battle of attrition with her.
Pegula highlights the importance of focusing on her serve and staying aggressive on returns. Additionally, she talks about the respectful and kind demeanor of her opponents and her hitting partner, who helped her warm up before the match. Pegula’s match against Anisimova was a test of her agility and strategic skills, with Pegula focusing on her footwork and avoiding lengthy rallies to outmaneuver her opponent.
Pegula in Charleston, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.5, Pegula achieved an overall 10-5 match record in 2024. The American is participating in Charleston where she bested the world no.264 Amanda Anisimova 3-6 6-4 7-63.
Jessica Pegula will compete against the world no.63 Magda Linette in the 3rd round. The head to head is 1-0 for Pegula.
Jessica won 5 titles in her career: all of them conquered on hard courts. (See the list of her titles)
Amanda Anisimova in 2024
LWWLLWLLLW Now the world no.264, Anisimova played her last match on the 2nd of April when she was defeated by world no.5 Jessica Pegula 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) in the 2nd round in Charleston (draw).
At present, during this year Amanda owns an overall 5-3 win-loss record.
Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova played each other just 2 times. Their current record is 2-0 for Pegula.
