Jessica Pegula reflects on her singles rivalry with Coco Gauff as the two withdraw from doubles quarterfinals

Jessica Pegula reveals how its not easy to play against your doubles partner.

Jessica Pegula reflects on her singles rivalry with Coco Gauff as the two withdraw from doubles quarterfinals

(L) Jessica Pegula, (R) Pegula embracing Coco Gauff (Image via user generated content)

Jessica Pegula defeated Coco Gauff in a hard-fought quarterfinal round at the National Bank Open, completing an incredible achievement against her doubles partner. The tense clash left both players looking forward to their upcoming doubles match.

“I think we’re supposed to play doubles in a few hours,” Pegula said in the post-game interview. She hinted at the difficulty of coordinating two matches in a row. “We’ll see how we feel because that was a really tough match.” Because of the physical and mental demands of the singles match, both players are gauging their readiness for the following tournament.

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Pegula reflected on the peculiar circumstances of facing a familiar opponent, saying, “It’s always tough playing your doubles partner.” Her and Gauff’s profound acquaintance likely added to the intensity of their match, as they navigated each other’s skills and techniques on the court.

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Hours after the interview, Pegula and Gauff withdrew from their doubles quarterfinals match against Japanese players Ena Shibahara and Shuko Aoyama.

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Pegula prevails against Gauff to reach National Bank Open semifinals

Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff
Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff (Credit: CNN)

Pegula advanced to the National Bank Open semifinals for the third year in a row by defeating her doubles partner Coco Gauff in a hard-fought match. The match displayed both players’ determination and skill in an exciting fight that kept viewers on the edge of their seats. Pegula won with a total score of 6-2, 5-7, 7-5, exhibiting her tenacity and resolve throughout the match. The match included multiple momentum shifts. Both players demonstrated exceptional athleticism and strategic prowess.

It was a key moment in the decisive third set that ultimately tipped the scales in Pegula’s favor. Gauff fell under pressure, double-faulting for the ninth time, with the score at 5-5. This critical error provided her with a well-timed breakpoint, allowing her to seize the lead.

Pegula pounced on the occasion with steely grit, serving out the match and gaining a hard-fought victory. The victory not only advanced to the semifinals, but it also marked a key turning point in her rivalry with top-10 players. It ended as a four-match losing run against them.

Gauff, who had recently won in Washington, fell short in the face of her doubles’ partner’s unwavering drive. Pegula will now be facing world number 1 Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals.

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