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After losing to Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open semifinal, Jessica Pegula kept the mood light in her postmatch press conference, joking that her beverage was espresso rather than tequila, continuing her ongoing, playful postmatch beverage exchanges.
Carlos Alcaraz returns to Grand Slam play at the US Open after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury, opening against Roman Safiullin; Pegula says the best-of-five format gives him leeway to shake off rust, despite skipping Cincinnati, and she believes he can quickly regain form in Queens.
After a one‑sided Cincinnati Open final, Jessica Pegula lauded Coco Gauff’s movement and said she’s the best mover on tour, highlighting Gauff’s defense from the corners. Pegula also noted Gauff’s combination of movement with serve and return, and while she felt she didn’t play badly, she couldn’t counter the inspired performance. Pegula heads to the US Open in form, having reached two finals this summer and recently beaten Swiatek in a three‑setter, signaling her continued competitiveness.
Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula in the Cincinnati Open final to win her second title in Ohio and strengthen her form ahead of the US Open. Pegula praised Gauff’s high level and the two exchanged respectful congratulations, while Gauff thanked her team and hinted that she could rise to world No. 1 with a strong US Open run.
Alex Eala won her first WTA Tour title at the Washington Open, overcoming a first-set loss to Top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0. Her coach, Joan Bosch, publicly congratulated her, calling the victory the goal of the year and praising her resilience after a tough match, as Eala secured a landmark week on the tour.
Alex Eala defeated Jessica Pegula in the Washington Open final after rain delayed the finish, capturing her first WTA title. Pegula had studied Eala’s slower serve and even practiced against one, but her return game slipped as Eala played for percentage. Pegula won only about 30% of return points and only 10 points against Eala’s serve in the second and third sets combined, compared with 11 in the first. The crowd backed Eala, and both players head to the Canadian Open, with Eala facing Alycia Parks and Pegula facing Magdalena Frech.
The Washington Open women's final between Alexandra Eala and Jessica Pegula was interrupted by rain, with Pegula taking the first set 6-4 and Eala leading 2-1 in the second when action resumed. Eala’s coach, Joan Bosch from the Rafa Nadal Academy, was heard urging her to hit harder—“mucho mas fuerte”—as she fights to level the match. Eala has repeatedly praised Bosch for his guidance and credit him with her rapid development this week.
In Washington, D.C., the Mubadala DC Open final was delayed by rain, with top seed Jessica Pegula taking the opening set 6-4 against Alex Eala as the Filipino pursues her first WTA title after a breakout run that included beating Naomi Osaka; the final’s resumption was awaited.
Rain postponed the Washington Open final between Alexandra Eala and top seed Jessica Pegula after Pegula won the first set 6-4 and Eala led 2-1 in the second; with more rain forecast, the final may be moved to Monday, potentially impacting both players who are also entered in the Canadian Open next week.
Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala advances to the Washington Open final after a win over Naomi Osaka, with experts likening her left-handed attack to Eugenie Bouchard and noting a potential top-20 ranking boost if she defeats Jessica Pegula.
Alexandra Eala defeated Naomi Osaka in straight sets to reach the Washington Open final, where she will face Jessica Pegula. The Filipino youngster praised her focus and the supportive crowd after a breakthrough run that included wins over Svitolina and Osaka, setting up a potential maiden WTA title.
Coco Gauff fought back from a set down to beat Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and reach her first Wimbledon semi, becoming the youngest to reach semis at all four majors since Maria Sharapova; she will face Karolina Muchova, who beat Naomi Osaka to reach her first Wimbledon semi.
Iga Swiatek signaled a return to top form on clay by overpowering Jessica Pegula in Rome, deploying a simpler, more patient, high‑intensity game under coach Roig and using deep returns to force errors. The win suggests ominous French Open prospects for rivals, with potential semi-final foes Elena Rybakina or Elina Svitolina in sight. On the men's side, Lorenzo Musetti withdrew from Roland Garros with a thigh injury, joining Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper on the sidelines.
During the Miami Open quarterfinal, Jessica Pegula’s exasperated language directed at her coaches prompted Sky Sports commentator Jonathan Overend to apologize on-air, as Elena Rybakina recovered to win 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 and reach the semifinals.
Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff in a three-hour Dubai semifinal to reach the final against Jessica Pegula, who defeated Amanda Anisimova; in Doha, Carlos Alcaraz progressed to the final by beating Andrey Rublev.