
Jessica Pegula Shocks Iga Swiatek to Reach Her First Grand Slam Semi-Final at US Open 2024
Jessica Pegula delivered one of the biggest upsets of the 2024 US Open, finally breaking through to her first Grand Slam semi-final. The sixth-seeded American stunned world number one Iga Swiatek in a commanding 6-2, 6-4 victory, ending a frustrating run of six prior quarter-final losses. Pegula, who had often found herself thwarted by top seeds in major tournaments, overcame those disappointments with a composed and tactically brilliant performance at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
It was a momentous achievement for Pegula, who has been a consistent presence in the later stages of Grand Slam tournaments but had never managed to reach the semi-finals until now. Reflecting on her previous losses, Pegula remarked, “I’ve lost so many times in these quarter-finals. I didn’t know what else to do but keep coming back, and finally, I’ve made it.” Her victory over Swiatek is not just a personal triumph but also a significant result for American tennis, with several US players advancing deep into the tournament.
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Swiatek, the top seed, struggled from the outset, particularly with her serve. The Pole was unable to find her rhythm and committed 41 unforced errors, an unusually high number for such a talented player. Pegula, on the other hand, played a disciplined match, cutting off Swiatek’s angles and neutralizing her aggressive baseline game. Pegula’s deep groundstrokes and intelligent shot selection kept Swiatek on the defensive throughout, and when the opportunities came, she pounced, capitalizing on Swiatek’s inconsistency.
Pegula now looks ahead to a semi-final clash with KarolÃna Muchová, a talented Czech player who has reached back-to-back US Open semi-finals. Muchová, who has been in fine form, will be another tough test for Pegula. But with the confidence of having beaten the world number one, Pegula will be ready for whatever challenge comes next.
In the men’s draw, Jannik Sinner set up a semi-final against Great Britain’s Jack Draper, following a four-set victory over Daniil Medvedev. Sinner, the top seed, showcased his formidable shot-making ability and physical endurance, battling through the swings of momentum to secure his place in the final four. Draper, on the other hand, continued his impressive run, defeating Alex de Minaur to reach his first Grand Slam semi-final. Both Sinner and Draper are 22 years old, and their semi-final promises to be an exciting match between two rising stars of men’s tennis.
For Jessica Pegula, her triumph over Swiatek represents the culmination of years of hard work and persistence. With her eyes now set on the next stage, she’ll be hoping to carry this momentum all the way to her first Grand Slam final.
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