Navratilova full of praise for Pegula ahead of WTA Finals: "She’s grown so much, she's been consistent in every way"

Martina Navratilova thinks Jessica Pegula could do something at the WTA Finals as she's been very consistent all year long.

Very rarely did Jessica Pegula have a shocking defeat early in a match as she proved herself one of the most consistent players on the tour. That consistency got her to a new career high of number 3 in the world as well as earning her a spot at the WTA Finals in both singles and doubles.

Speaking ahead of the event, former player Navratilova weighed in on her chances at the event:

"She played great last week, obviously. She’s grown so much. [Coach] David [Witt] has been working with her, and everything’s gotten better."

Navratilova compared the present Pegula with the former one, a player that was far less aggressive in the way she approached the game:

"She was a passive player and now she’s not your basic baseliner at all. She’s adept at the net -- I think doubles has helped her. And she’s totally a student of the game. You can see her brain working."

She also compliment her mental strenght:

"She’s been steady mentally; she doesn’t get too upset one way or another. She’s been consistent in every way. And she’s added the firepower when the opportunity’s there."