In a thrilling start to the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia, No. 3 Coco Gauff and No. 2 Iga Swiatek both secured wins in their respective opening matches. Gauff emerged victorious against No. 6 Jessica Pegula, while Swiatek rallied from a first-set loss to defeat Barbora Krejcikova in a three-set battle. The two young players will now go head-to-head on Tuesday, with Swiatek holding a dominant head-to-head record of 11-1 against Gauff. Both players showcased their impressive skills and determination, making for an exciting start to the tournament.
In a thrilling and intense match, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defeated Jessica Pegula of the United States to win the women's singles title at the U.S. Open tennis championships. Sabalenka showed her dominance on the court as she quickly gained an early lead, but Pegula put up a strong fight and made it a tight match. In the end, Sabalenka's powerful serves and unrelenting game secured her the win, making her the first Belarusian to win the women's singles title at the U.S. Open.
The US Open 2024 women's singles final saw Aryna Sabalenka defeat Jessica Pegula in a hard-fought match at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Despite Pegula's impressive performance and recent winning streak, Sabalenka's advantage in having spent less time on court leading up to the final proved to be a deciding factor. With the win, Sabalenka caps off a successful North American swing, having won the Cincinnati Open and recovered from injury earlier in the season. She now holds potential to reach the World No.1 ranking.
Jessica Pegula, whose parents own NFL and NHL teams, will play in her first Grand Slam final on Saturday. Despite coming from a well-known sporting family, her parents have always supported her as their "first sports team and favourite." Pegula's recent success, reaching three finals in one year, is a testament to her determination and the support she has received from her family. At the age of 30, she may be considered a "late bloomer," but she is proving that her own pace is just as successful.
Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka defeated American Jessica Pegula in a thrilling final at the US Open women's singles, claiming her third Grand Slam title. Despite a strong showing from Pegula and the support of the home crowd, Sabalenka's raw power proved to be too much as she came back from a break down in both sets to secure the victory. This marks Sabalenka's first win at Flushing Meadows, a year after falling short in the final.
After losing in the US Open final last year, Aryna Sabalenka is determined to come out on top this time around. She is facing American newcomer Jessica Pegula in the final, who she has recently beaten in a warm-up event. Sabalenka is confident and ready to finally claim her first Grand Slam title. Don't miss the action live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Tennis on Saturday at 9pm.
Fans are getting a semifinal to remember in tomorrow’s US Open 2021 games between World No.1 Iga Swiatek and 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev. Both players are looking to continue their winning momentum on their journey to securing a spot in the finals. Meanwhile, another exciting match-up between the sixth seed home hopeful, Jessica Pegula and 22nd seed Beatriz Haddad Maia has also been lined up, which is expected to add to the already existing thrill and competitiveness of the tournament. Don't miss out on the action!
World number one Iga Swiatek and top seed Jannik Sinner will take on American hopeful Jessica Pegula and 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev, respectively, in the US Open quarter-finals. Both players are in top form and aiming for a second Grand Slam title, with potential semi-final matchups against Beatriz Haddad Maia or Karolína Muchová and Roger Federer questioning Sinner's lack of suspension after failed drug tests earlier in the year. Catch all the live updates and reaction to other matches on Sky Sports.
The final Grand Slam of the season is underway, and all eyes are on Coco Gauff to see if she can defend her title as the youngest American to win a Major since Serena Williams. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic is vying for his 25th Grand Slam title, which would surpass Margaret Court's record. The competition is fierce with top players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the mix, and the Americans are hoping to break their Grand Slam drought with contenders like Francis Tiafoe and Jessica Pegula.
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.