Jessica Pegula and Jaqueline Cristian showcase impressive performances at the Charleston Open. Pegula battles through tough matches, defeating Anisimova and Linette to reach the quarterfinals. Cristian upsets Keys and Navarro, securing a spot in the quarterfinals on her debut. However, Pegula's journey ends in a dramatic match against Azarenka, where she saves match points but ultimately falls to Daria Kasatkina in the semifinals. Kasatkina advances to the final after a hard-fought victory over Pegula, setting up a showdown with the winner of Sakkari and Collins for the title.
Through to her third final this year, 2017 Charleston champ Daria Kasatkina is seeking her first title of the season π #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/Z6uWk20WzQ
ON ANOTHER LEVEL π π₯ Daria Kasatkina dazzles on center court, she defeats Pegula in a three set thriller 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(5) and books her ticket into the final! #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/xNTCkSJtl5
Through to finals in Charleston β¨ Daria Kasatkina earns another three-set win in Charleston taking down Jessica Pegula 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(5). She will face the winner of Sakkari and Collins for the title. #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/rhKBKhB2yB
Coming up clutch! β‘ Daria Kasatkina takes down the No. 1 seed Jessica Pegula to reach the finals in Charleston #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/IQXfOALtAC
Showing her fight π€ Jessica Pegula takes the second set 6-4 over Daria Kasatkina and forces a deciding set in Charleston. #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/kdqpV5OvIz
Never count JPEG OUTβΌοΈ @JPegula takes the second set over Kasatkina 6-4 and forces a decider! #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/t0besyzoK7
Dialed in βοΈ Kasatkina is one set away from the #CharlestonOpen final. She takes the first set 6-4 over Pegula! https://t.co/2hRqHXo7Nn
Kasatkina makes the first move βοΈ Daria Kasatkina takes the opening set 6-4 over top seed Jessica Pegula. #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/vigBmGDBwd
Who will bring home the title in South Carolina? βοΈ [1] Pegula vs. [4] Kasatkina [3] Sakkari vs. Collins #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/OdNpTw8KVx
Straight from the court to the desk! @JPegula is still processing & recovering from her dramatic win over Azarenka. #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/KIpF6su21e
Pegula's spring resurgence is still going strong πͺ π· The No. 1 seed saved 4 match points to eventually defeat Victoria Azarenka in Charleston! She will face Daria Kasatkina in the semifinals π #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/tmz8qT3xuG
A WILD ending in Charleston 𫨠Top seed @JPegula lets four match points slip, before SAVING four match points and defeating Azarenka to reach the semifinals! #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/VK7k68300x
In the match of the tournament, @JPegula saves FOUR match points and beats Azarenka 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(7)! The World No. 5 advances to her 3rd Semifinal of the season. #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/2Ri06o39VG
INCREDIBLE WIN FOR JESSIE PEGULA! The top seed converts on her 5th match point after saving four of her own! #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/Cjulrcqcze
For the right to face Kasatkina in the final four... Top seed @JPegula takes on @vika7 next on Stadium Court! #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/QWozjGfC88
Semifinal ποΈ secured β @DKasatkina comes from behind to defeat Cristian 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-3! #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/EunaZmH7BN
Seeking her first clay-court semifinal on Tour π Jaqueline Cristian takes a topsy-turvy opening set over Kasatkina in Charleston. #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/yHt9rBvmyM
First Keys, now Navarro π² Jaqueline Cristian pulls out a second consecutive three-set win over a Top-20 player in Charleston! #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/LMfd4HKPvq
The rollercoaster comes to an end βοΈ π·π΄ Jaqueline Cristian upsets Navarro 6-3, 5-7, 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals on her debut at the #CharlestonOpen! https://t.co/aBd2Vo6oCD
After failing to convert 2 MP's in set two, Jaqueline Cristian closes out Navarro for the 6-3, 5-7, 6-1 win! Will face Kasatkina in the #CharlestonOpen Quarterfinals. https://t.co/RPPbxRwv6z
A precious moment π₯ΉπΎβοΈ @DKasatkina puts a smile on a young fan's face after a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Kalinina! #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/FcWIgpfLCS
Feeling the love from the fans π«Ά Top seed @JPegula talks about her connection to Charleston. #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/qAqFgiaZp5
Into the Charleston quarterfinals again π Top seed @JPegula gets past Linette to set up a meeting with Azarenka or Townsend next. #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/sVagmPDiEm
Cruising to the quarters π Top seed @JPegula drops just four games defeating Magda Linette 6-2, 6-2 to reach the final 8 in Charleston #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/WszMxmfwjC
Late night victory π Jaqueline Cristian upsets the No.8 seed Keys 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 and books her ticket into the next round. #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/Q5YutgoJdv
Dream Debut π Jaqueline Cristian is making the best of her first trip to Charleston, defeating former champion Keys 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to reach the third round! #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/kWXfibGXkw
What just happenedβοΈπ€― @JPegula leaves it all on the court and defeats Anisimova 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(3). She will face Linette in the next round. #CharlestonOpen https://t.co/oQG7yy8dR3
What a battle! Jessica Pegula beats fellow American Anisimova 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(3). The top seed advances to the Round of 16 in Charleston for the fifth time. https://t.co/43iiI7Pbrr