American tennis star Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from the prestigious Madrid Open 2024. The reason behind her withdrawal is yet to be confirmed, but it is speculated that an injury might be the cause.
A Season of Ups and Downs
Pegula’s 2024 season has been a rollercoaster ride. She started the year on a high note, leading Team USA at the United Cup. However, the team couldn’t make it to the knockouts. Following this, she suffered an unexpected loss in the second round of the Australian Open. An injury then forced her to sit out the Middle Eastern hardcourt swing.
Her return to the court saw her reaching the semifinals of the San Diego Open. However, her performance at Indian Wells was disappointing as she lost in the opening round. She bounced back at the Miami Open, playing till the quarterfinals, and earned a semifinalist finish at the Charleston Open.
National Duty and Injury Woes
After her stint at the Charleston Open, Pegula represented her country in the Billie Jean King Cup Final, where the USA team triumphed over Belgium. She was scheduled to participate in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix 2024 in Stuttgart but decided against it due to scheduling conflicts. Now, her withdrawal from the Madrid Open has raised concerns about her fitness and readiness for the upcoming tournaments.
Impact on Rankings
Pegula’s withdrawal from the Madrid Open could impact her World No. 5 ranking. In 2023, she had reached the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open, earning significant points. Her decision not to defend these points might see her ranking drop.
Jessica Pegula in 2024
Currently the world no.5, Jessica played her last match on the 13th of April when she overcame world no.278 Hanne Vandewinkel 6-2 6-0 in the Rubber 3 in BEL 4 (draw).
At the moment, during this season Pegula achieved a composed 14-6 win-loss record. Jessica Pegula’s best accomplishment of this year was getting to the semifinal in Adelaide, San Diego and Charleston.
Pegula has scheduled to compete next in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open). She will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 22nd of April.
