Jessica Pegula gave her all in her match against Aryna Sabalenka, but it is clear that the Belarusian tennis player is a difficult obstacle to overcome. Ultimately, Sabalenka celebrated in the group stage of the WTA Finals with a score of 6-4, 2-6, 6-3.
Although she was defeated in this match, Jessica Pegula received a lot of praise from analysts and tennis experts.
The Belarusian tennis player had difficult moments during the match, and the key moment was when her coach Anton Dubrov left during the match. Sabalenka was frustrated, but it seems that she used this frustration to her advantage on the court.
I do think we have really great matches, memorable matches.
I wish I won more of them even my coaches were saying, theyre like, Whenever you guys play each other, it seems like you guys seem to bring out such a high level in each other.
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So, I feel like, do I love losing? No. But I feel like, if you asked me in 10 years, like I look back and had all these super memorable matches with her. I think its, its pretty cool. I just wish I won more of them.
I felt like she just got really angry and played really well, which tends to be what she does. I feel like when she starts getting really hyped up and yelling, Come on, and screaming thats kind of when youve activated another level to her."- she said, as quoted by Tennis Gazette.
Next challenges
In an interview with the media, Pegula emphasized the upcoming matches, aware that she will have difficult tasks ahead.
The match against Jasmine Paolini, which is currently underway, could bring a lot of positives for Jessica Pegula.
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However, the American tennis player is aware that she needs to change some things in her game in order to win.
Sabalenka currently leads her group with two wins against Paolini and Pegula, and will faceCoco Gauff today.
