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Jessica Pegula Advances to Charleston Open Semifinals to Face Ekaterina Alexandrova

Pegula overcame defending champion Danielle Collins in a comeback victory, setting up a semifinal clash against Alexandrova, who defeated Qinwen Zheng.

American Jessica Pegula rallies to beat defending champion Danielle Collins of the United States in the quarter-finals of the WTA tournament in Charleston, South Carolina
Jessica Pegula reached her third final in four tournaments with a three-set victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova at the WTA Charleston Open

Overview

  • Jessica Pegula rallied from a set and a break down to defeat Danielle Collins 1-6, 6-3, 6-0 in the Charleston Open quarterfinals.
  • Pegula credited her win to tactical adjustments, including improved serve placement and mixing up her shots to counter Collins' aggressive returns.
  • Ekaterina Alexandrova secured her semifinal spot with a straight-sets victory over Qinwen Zheng, saving all three break points she faced.
  • Alexandrova holds a 2-1 head-to-head record against Pegula, including a win earlier this season at the Qatar Open quarterfinals.
  • This marks Pegula's second consecutive semifinal appearance this season and her third straight semifinal at the Charleston Open.