Pegula ousts Azarenka to reach WTA semis

By Agence France-Presse

Apr 07, 2024 12:12 am

WASHINGTON: US top seed Jessica Pegula saved four match points to eliminate two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka on Friday (Saturday in Manila) and advance to the WTA Charleston Open semifinals.

Pegula squandered four match points at the clay court event before denying Azarenka's four chances to advance and finally captured a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (9/7) victory after two hours and 36 minutes when Azarenka hit a forehand service return long.

Jessica Pegula. AFP PHOTO

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