Overview

• Pegula’s National Bank Open title defense ended with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 loss to Anastasija Sevastova in the third round.
• She acknowledged that her recent tennis has been “kind of sloppy” and said the inconsistency “really bothers” her.
• Since winning Bad Homburg in late June, Pegula has gone 1-3 across Wimbledon, Washington and Montreal.
• Despite losing a significant chunk of points in Canada she will remain world No. 4 but faces 2,050 ranking points to defend in Cincinnati and at the US Open.
• Pegula plans to sharpen her focus on key moments and sustained play as she prepares for the upcoming Cincinnati tournament.