Jessica Pegula Moves into Adelaide Semifinals After Krueger Retirement
Jessica Pegula has advanced to the semifinals of the Adelaide International 2025, following a dramatic end to her quarterfinal match against Ashlyn Krueger. The 30-year-old top seed led 6-4, 2-0 when Krueger, battling a right thigh injury, was forced to retire from the match. Pegula, who had been sidelined for a while due to a knee injury sustained last November at the WTA Finals, made a strong return to competitive tennis with this victory.
This win marks a significant moment in Pegula's comeback journey after withdrawing from the WTA Finals. Despite her limited preparation for the 2025 season, Pegula's confidence seemed unwavering as she powered through her match. Ahead of the tournament, she mentioned that she liked playing events early in the year to build confidence, even if the preparation time had been short. Her performance in Adelaide is a promising sign for her Australian Open campaign, where she is seeded No.7.
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Pegula will face Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva next, who triumphed over No.6 seed Diana Shnaider in a thrilling three-hour battle. Putintseva managed to edge Shnaider 7-6(3), 6-7(9), 6-4 in a match that showcased incredible resilience and shot-making. This exciting contest was filled with tense moments as both players fought tooth and nail for every point. Putintseva will now look to carry this momentum into her semifinal clash against Pegula.
Meanwhile, in other news from Adelaide, No.2 seed Emma Navarro was ousted in the quarterfinals by Liudmila Samsonova, who earned her first Top 10 win in over a year with a 6-4, 6-4 victory. The Russian’s win puts her into the semifinals, where she will meet Madison Keys, who defeated Daria Kasatkina in straight sets earlier in the day.
While Pegula’s journey in Adelaide continues to impress, Ashlyn Krueger’s performance also deserves recognition. Krueger, who entered the main draw as a lucky loser after a tough qualifying campaign, had an outstanding run, defeating Top 20 players Marta Kostyuk and Paula Badosa in thrilling three-set matches. Unfortunately, the injury cut short her progress, but it was clear that Krueger is a promising young talent to watch in 2025.
With the Australian Open just around the corner, the players in Adelaide are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting start to the season. For Pegula, this semifinal spot is not just a step closer to the title, but also a strong confidence booster as she prepares for Melbourne. It’s clear that 2025 holds big things for the American star.
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