At the US Open quarterfinals press conference, Jessica Pegula expressed her joy and relief at reaching the semi-finals, acknowledging the pressure of facing number one player Iga Swiatek.
Pegula reflected on her clean match, where she served and returned effectively, and shared how she managed to frustrate Swiatek and maintain her focus. She discussed her nerves in closing out the match but ultimately felt confident in her abilities. P
Pegula also spoke about the importance of taking advantage of opportunities when her opponents’ serving is off and staying focused on her game plan.
Iga Swiatek in 2024
LWLWWWWLWW At the moment ranked no.1, Iga played her last match on the 4th of September when she capitulated 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 has achieved a compiled 59-8 win-loss record. The Pole has won 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 Ranked no.6, the American achieved a composed 35-11 match record in 2024. The American is now playing at the U.S. Open where she defeated 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 square off with the world no.52 Karolina Muchova in the semifinal. The head to head is 1-0 for Pegula.
Pegula has won 2 titles in 2024 in Berlin and Toronto. Jessica was the runner-up in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open).
The American 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 squared off 10 times. Their actual record is 6-4 for Swiatek.
