Pegula reaches Washington final seven seasons after first title
Jessica Pegula defeated Diana Shnaider to reach the Washington final, returning to the tournament where she won her first WTA title.
Jessica Pegula defeated Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-4 to reach the Washington final, returning to the tournament where she won her first WTA title.
The world No. 3 advanced past the 18th-ranked Shnaider in one hour and 26 minutes on Saturday, according to TenisBrasil. Pegula has never lost a match in Washington.
Her last appearance in the Washington final came in 2019, when she captured her maiden WTA Tour trophy. The American now has a chance to add a second title at the WTA 500 event.
Pegula’s victory over Shnaider was secured in straight sets, with the match lasting 86 minutes.
With information from Tênis Brasil e WTA.
