Jessica Pegula has dominated her manner towards an opportunity at redemption.
The American star breezed previous Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-3 within the U.S. Open quarterfinals Tuesday afternoon at Arthur Ashe Stadium. No. 4 Pegula will subsequent face No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka within the semifinals after Sabalenka’s opponent, Marketa Vondrousova, withdrew from their quarterfinal match on Tuesday.
Sabalenka defeated Pegula 7-5, 7-5, in final yr’s U.S. Open remaining, spoiling Pegula’s likelihood to win the primary Grand Slam of her profession. It was additionally the primary time Pegula reached the ultimate of a Grand Slam — and first time she ever made it previous a quarterfinal.
Pegula, 31, remains to be ready to seize her first Grand Slam. To take action, she will get one other crack at toppling Sabalenka.
