Jessica Pegula on facing Martina Trevisan in Madrid: “I know Martina. She’s very feisty, very loud. She loves the clay, so it’s going to be very tough, for sure.” 🌶️
"Martina’s really loud and feisty": Pegula expecting tough test in clay court specialist Trevisan
WTAMonday, 01 May 2023 at 01:00
Jessica Pegula anticipates a difficult match against Martina Trevisan at the Madrid Open.
World No. 3 Jessica Pegula overcame a tough challenge against Marie Bouzkova in the third round of the Madrid Open, winning in two hard-fought sets 6-4, 7-6(2).
The Czech only converted 2 out of 14 break points in her favor, while Pegula was much more effective with 3 out of 8 break points won.
The American will play in the round of 16 against 18th seed and clay specialist Martina Trevisan, who has the pressure of defending most of her points during the clay season. The Italian was one of last year's surprises, winning the WTA 250 in Marrakech and reaching the semifinals of the French Open in consecutive weeks. Pegula lost last year's Madrid Open final to Ons Jabeur and spoke about the possibility of reaching that stage this year.
“I don’t think it’s this grand thing. I’m used to playing these events and going deep. I feel like my confidence and experience at these events has gotten better and better. It’s not like I only did well at this event and I have to do well again.”
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Pegula said she expects a great fighter in her upcoming match against the Italian:
“Going to be another really tough clay-courter, someone who’s going to make me earn it,”
“Martina’s really loud and feisty and competes really well. She loves the clay, so it’s going to be a really big test for me,” Pegula said.
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