At the U.S. Open, Jessica Pegula reached her first Grand Slam final after an impressive run. Despite her loss to Aryna Sabalenka in the championship match, Pegula will likely reflect on her achievements in a positive light in the coming days. Pegula, a 30-year-old American, had never advanced past the quarterfinals in a major tournament before this remarkable performance.

Following her strong showing at the U.S. Open, Pegula will climb to No. 3 in the WTA rankings, tying her career best ranking. Her recent success on North American hard courts included a title in Toronto and being the runner-up at the Cincinnati Open and U.S. Open. Pegula credited improvements in her serve and movement for her 15-2 record during this period, with both losses coming against Sabalenka.

Despite the disappointment of falling short in the final, Pegula emphasized that she would draw confidence from her recent achievements. She expressed some frustration at not being able to secure the victory but acknowledged the positive aspects of her performance. Pegula had previously struggled in major quarterfinals but overcame past setbacks with wins over highly ranked opponents in this tournament.

In the final against Sabalenka, Pegula displayed determination by staging comebacks in both sets after falling behind. Ultimately, Sabalenka’s power proved to be a challenge that Pegula couldn’t overcome. Despite the loss, Sabalenka praised Pegula’s performance and expressed confidence in her potential to win a Grand Slam title in the future.

Overall, Pegula’s breakthrough at the U.S. Open marks a significant milestone in her career, and she is expected to use this experience as motivation for future success in the tennis world.