Pegula survives Azarenka 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 to reach Charleston Open semis
Jessica Pegula, one of two remaining Americans and the #1 seed, took on former world #1 and two-time grand slam champion, Victoria Azarenka for a coveted spot in the final four. The thirty-four-year-old from Belarus was seeking her first clay court semi since 2013 Roland Garros with her last title on the dirt in Marbella in 2011.
Pegula, three years her junior, reached the semis at the Credit One Open last year (l. Bencic) and is still in search of her first tour-level clay court title. Pegula’s round of 16 match against Magda Linette was straightforward and in straight sets but battled for 2 ½ hours in the previous round with fellow American Amanda Anisimova before prevailing 7-3 in the final set tiebreak.
Azarenka led the head-to-head 3-2 including their last match in the quarters at the 2023 Australian Open. She is currently ranked #26 and was seeded
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