Iga Swiatek reflected on her US Open Quarterfinal loss to Jessica Pegula in a press conference, admitting that Pegula played better and she struggled with her serving. Swiatek acknowledged the challenges of the long tournament schedule and the added pressure of the Olympics.
She emphasized her focus on the process of working hard rather than solely on results, recalling her experience overcoming serving issues at the French Open. Swiatek discussed her physical condition during the tournament and her plans for upcoming tournaments in China and a potential return to Poland. Despite losing the first set, Swiatek remained determined to analyze her mistakes with her coach and expressed uncertainty about her future plans.
Iga Swiatek in 2024
LWLWWWWLWW Ranked no.1, Iga played her last match on the 4th of September when she lost to world no.6 Jessica Pegula 6-2 6-4 in the quarter of the U.S. Open (draw).
Until now, during this year Iga owns a 59-8 record. The Pole conquered 6 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome and French Open.
Pegula at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
LLLWLWWLWW Currently the world no.6, Pegula achieved an overall 35-11 match record in 2024. Jessica is playing at the moment at the U.S. Open where she toppled the world no.356 Shelby Rogers 6-4 6-3, the world no.54 Sofia Kenin 7-6(4) 6-3, the world no.74 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-3 6-3, the world no.18 Diana Shnaider 6-4 6-2 and the world no.1 Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-4.
Jessica Pegula will play the world no.52 Karolina Muchova in the semifinal. Their current record is 1-0 for Pegula.
The American conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Berlin and Toronto. Pegula was the finalist in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open).
Pegula won 7 titles in her career: 6 on hard courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula fought against each other 10 times. Their actual head to head record is 6-4 for Swiatek.
