Pegula subdues Swiatek 6-2, 6-4 to reach maiden grand slam semifinal
It was a straightforward, straight-set demolition of the world #1. Jessica Pegula from Buffalo, NY performed at an exceedingly high level on home soil to progress to her maiden grand slam semifinal.
Iga Swiatek from Poland had quietly moved through the draw this fortnight. The reigning French Open champion was seeking her second title at Flushing Meadows having hoisted the Tiffany trophy two years ago. The twenty-three-year-old with twenty-two career titles had not dropped a set through four matches.
In this quarterfinal encounter, she faced a familiar foe. Though Swiatek led the head-to-head 6-3, this was their first meeting this season and second in NY since her title run in 2022. Pegula seven years her senior with six titles is currently ranked and seeded sixth. Like her opponent, she had not dropped a set through four rounds.
Under cool, comfortable…
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