Jessica Pegula defeats Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets at the WTA Finals in Cancun, earning her third win over a world No. 1 this year. Pegula takes the first set 6-4 and the second set 6-3, showcasing brilliant tennis. This victory marks Pegula's first win over Sabalenka in three years. Pegula's powerful shots and improved serving played a key role in ending her four-match losing streak against Sabalenka. Pegula's win secures her a spot in the semifinals, while Sabalenka will face Rybakina for the other spot.
After four days of play in Cancun, Jessica Pegula has reached the final fourโand that's it. How can Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova can reach the semifinals at the #WTAFinals? โคต๏ธ https://t.co/bApVSz2kwc
Bringing her singles form to the doubles court ๐ @JPegula | #WTAFinals https://t.co/4KNeOx1fRy
Ons Jabeur takes the 2023 Wimbledon final rematch. ๐ซก https://t.co/GGp8c9vq4O
Turning the tables ๐ @ons_jabeur avenges this year's Wimbledon final by defeating Vondrousova 6-4, 6-3 in Cancun. #WTAFinals https://t.co/UiYe8I3QnB
In a rematch of the Wimbledon final, Ons Jabeur wins this time, beating Marketa Vondrousova for the first time in four matches in 2023: 6-4, 6-3. Stays alive in the WTA Finals before her Friday match vs. Iga Swiatek. In fact, all four players can still qualify in this group... https://t.co/0SqTZoCHLB https://t.co/dplmLXZwIg
This is why she's a Wimbledon champion โฌ๏ธ Marketa Vondrousova | #WTAFinals https://t.co/g0meibKaDj
Jabeur now set and break up on Vondrousova in Cancun.
ONS ๐ @Ons_Jabeur secures the first set 6-4 over Vondrousova. #WTAFinals https://t.co/cTdeZYLGpN
Bringing the heat ๐ฅ @Ons_Jabeur | #WTAFinals https://t.co/BOwN3oGFF8 https://t.co/N8w9lxZ7cg
A crucial match for both players ๐พ Marketa Vondrousova meets @Ons_jabeur ๐ฟ #WTAFinals https://t.co/6fUZ1b6o43
โNext up, a repeat of the Wimbledon final between Marketa Vondrousova and Ons Jabeurโ https://t.co/hH9aK4vRXP
Putting in the work ๐ @Ons_Jabeur will play a rematch of the 2023 Wimbledon final against Vondrousova later today! #WTAFinals https://t.co/mGshseifXl
โI donโt grunt, Iโm not super physical, so I think thatโs why it doesnโt seem like itโฆ but I hit pretty hard!โ ๐ช๐ค After taking down big-hitting Sabalenka at #WTAFinals, @JPegula set the record straight about her own shotmaking power. MORE โคต๏ธ https://t.co/R4QS4qRyvC
"I tried to play a little smarter," Jessica Pegula said of how she ended a four-match losing streak to Aryna Sabalenka last night in Cancun. She played a little calmer, hit a little harder, and served a lot better, too. https://t.co/ps7UGaG9Jj
Rematch in Cancun. Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova will face each other for the first time since the #Wimbledon final at the #WTAFinals ๐ https://t.co/QOPNIXJC67
Photo of the Day Jessica Pegula marks the moment: her 1st victory over No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in three years ๐ธSarah Stier https://t.co/KPqUsmBbzq
Jessica Pegula wins the Bacalar Group! Meanwhile, Rybakina & Sabalenka will battle on Thursday for the other spot in the Semifinals ๐ #WTAFinals https://t.co/OjZwFSIpTL
After losing four straight matches to Sabalenka, @JPegula was understandably unsure of how to play the world No. 1. But at the #WTAFinals on Tuesday, the ๐บ๐ธ never showed it. From @SteveTignor โคต๏ธ https://t.co/LDFVTPW9Sx
Following her big win, @JPegula joined us to set the record straight: SHE DOES INDEED HIT THE BALL HARD ๐ #WTAFinals https://t.co/9VkGY5tbAF
Simply Sensational ๐ @JPegula puts together a brilliant display to defeat World No. 1 Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 #WTAFinals https://t.co/8FjRAEw49q
The best tennis at the WTA Finals so far (to my eye) has come from Pegula. Serving well, breaking with ease, enjoying the speed of the court, using her full skill set, calmly going about her business. 6-4 6-3 over an erratic Sabalenka in a match which got very good very late.
DID YOU KNOWโ With her win over Sabalenka at the WTA Finals, ๐บ๐ธ @JPegula has become the first American woman to record 3 wins over a World #1 in the same year since Serena in 2012. ๐ฅ Pegula's first 2 wins over a #1 this year came against Swiatek at United Cup and Montreal:
JESSIE EARNS HER THIRD WIN OVER A WORLD NO. 1 ๐ค ๐บ๐ธ Jessica Pegula wins her 7th straight match as she beats Sabalenka in straight sets! #WTAFinals https://t.co/EbKdjsvQqN
The WTA Finals from Aryna Sabalenka: โI think the best season in my life so far.โ Also, Jessica Pegula finally is played terrific. https://t.co/qTofGVnue6 https://t.co/ctwoBonIWU
jessica pegula is playing some extremely good tennis
She can do no wrong right now โจ @JPegula | #WTAFinals https://t.co/ChpAJP7ULd
Steady as she goes ๐ถ @JPegula takes the first set 6-4 over World No. 1 Sabalenka. #WTAFinals https://t.co/nHSaaj0rWk
Backhand beauties ๐ @JPegula | #WTAFinals https://t.co/GMfAQ8QOtF
Surprisingly, the first meeting in a year for Sabalenka & Pegula who are facing off in Cancun at the WTA Finals 4 straight for Sabalenka https://t.co/JsFrP0oPTL
Sunday's winners face off today ๐ฟ @JPegula meets @SabalenkaA at the GNP Seguros #WTAFinals https://t.co/uxP2reYIFb
Winner can book a ๐๏ธ in the semis. #WTAFinals @SabalenkaA ๐ @JPegula ๐บ Coming up NEXT โ> https://t.co/tPoe44Ubky https://t.co/UqZTEK840N