Jessica Pegula continues her impressive form as she advances to her second consecutive WTA 1000 semifinal, beating Leylah Fernandez in a thrilling three-set match at the Cincinnati Open. With this win, Pegula extends her winning streak to eight matches and sets up a clash with Paula Badosa for a spot in the final. Pegula's recent run of success has put her back on track after injuries forced her to miss out on several top tournaments earlier this year. She is now in contention for a spot in the WTA Finals as she rises up the rankings.
Pegula Continues Impressive Form, Sets Up Badosa Clash at Cincinnati Open
Jessica Pegula has extended her winning streak to eight matches after a thrilling three-set victory over Leylah Fernandez at the Cincinnati Open. The American will now face Paula Badosa in the semifinals, continuing her impressive return to form after missing several top tournaments earlier this year due to injuries.
Pegula's Recent Success
Pegula's victory over Fernandez was her second successive win over a top-20 opponent, following her defeat of Belinda Bencic in the previous round. She has now reached her second consecutive WTA 1000 semifinal, after reaching the last four at the Canadian Open last week.
Pegula's recent run of form has put her back on track to qualify for the WTA Finals. Before this year, she had never won a WTA title, but now she has won three in 2023, including her first WTA 1000 title in Madrid.
Badosa's Form
Badosa, meanwhile, has also been in impressive form this year. The Spaniard reached the semifinals of the French Open and Wimbledon, and she is currently ranked 4th in the world. She has a 3-1 head-to-head record against Pegula, but Pegula won their last meeting at the Australian Open earlier this year.
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