Jessica Pegula Defeats Iga Swiatek 6-2, 6-4 to Reach First Grand Slam Semifinal

Sep 5, 2024, 12:46 AM

Jessica Pegula has reached her first Grand Slam semifinal at the age of 30 by defeating the world number one and 2022 champion, Iga Swiatek, at the US Open. Pegula won the match in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, marking her first victory over Swiatek in a major tournament. This breakthrough comes after Pegula's previous six attempts at reaching a Grand Slam semifinal ended in quarterfinal losses. Pegula has won 14 of her last 15 matches and will face Karolina Muchova in the next round for a place in the final. The US Open semifinals will feature two American men and two American women, highlighting a strong performance by the host nation.