Jessica
Pegula (No. 6) defeated Diana Shnaider (No. 24) and advanced to the final of
the WTA 1000 Canadian Open. The American secured the victory 6-4, 6-3, ending
the impressive run of the Russian, who had won 15 of her last 16 matches.
Task almost
completed for Pegula, who, in a crucial moment of the season, secured her
biggest point defense of the week. The American managed to reach the Canadian
Open final for the second consecutive year and will aim to defend her title on
Monday against Amanda Anisimova.
Pegula advances to Canadian Open final
In the first set, Shnaider secured an early break and quickly went up
2-0. However, Pegula broke back in the next game, leveling the score. The
American made a difference with an 83% first serve points won, compared to just
59% for Shnaider, who struggled in Pegula's service games.
The World
No. 6 secured another break in the 7th game, which was enough to take the set.
After 38 minutes, Pegula led 6-4, converting 2 of the 6 break points she had,
while Shnaider capitalized on the only break point in her favor during the set.
In the
second set, Shnaider maintained her motivation, managing to win a tough service
game at the start, but from there, both players played evenly. Both held their
serves until 3-3, when the pivotal moment of the match arrived as Pegula
secured a break on her second opportunity of the set.
Jessica Pegula at the 2023 Canadian Open
There was
no room for further surprises in the match. The 30-year-old Pegula held her
final service games and won the match 6-4, 6-4. Pegula has now won 9
consecutive matches at the Canadian Open and is just one step away from
successfully defending her 2023 title.
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In the
final, she will face her compatriot Amanda Anisimova, who has had an incredible
journey, defeating four of the top 10 seeds along the way, including Aryna
Sabalenka (No. 3), Daria Kasatkina (No. 12), Emma Navarro (No. 15), and Anna
Kalinskaya (No. 17).
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
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