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Jessica Pegula Advances To U.S. Open Quarterfinals

Jordan Thompson, of Australia, reacts against Alex de Minaur, of Australia, during a fourth round match of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Mun

American tennis player Jessica Pegula secured her spot in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open after defeating Diana Shnaider with a score of 6-4, 6-2. This marks Pegula's seventh appearance in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament. Pegula, seeded No. 6, is on an impressive streak, winning 13 of her last 14 matches on hard courts, including back-to-back titles in Canada and a runner-up finish at the Cincinnati Open.

Despite her previous quarterfinal exits in major tournaments, Pegula remains determined to break the pattern and deliver her best performance in the upcoming match against No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek. Swiatek, who defeated Pegula in the 2022 U.S. Open quarterfinals, acknowledged Pegula's current form and anticipates a challenging encounter.

In other women's singles action, Karolina Muchova and Beatriz Haddad Maia also advanced to the quarterfinals. Muchova, who made a comeback after a wrist injury, will face Haddad Maia, the first Brazilian woman to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals since 1968.

On the men's side, top-seeded Jannik Sinner set up a quarterfinal clash with 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev after defeating Tommy Paul. Medvedev, the only past men's winner remaining in the tournament, dominated his match against Nuno Borges. British player Jack Draper made history by becoming the first British man to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals since Andy Murray in 2016.

Pegula on a 13-1 hard court streak.
Pegula wins to reach seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal.
Muchova and Haddad Maia advance in women's singles.
Sinner to face Medvedev in men's quarterfinals.
Jack Draper makes history for British men's tennis.
Pegula to challenge Swiatek in upcoming match.
Medvedev dominates match against Nuno Borges.
Pegula showcases improved movement and serving skills.
Tennis fans eagerly anticipate U.S. Open outcomes.
Visit AP Tennis for more tennis news and updates.

Pegula's victory over Shnaider showcased her improved movement and serving skills, with 22 winners and six aces in the match. Pegula's ability to save break points and capitalize on her opponent's service games proved crucial in her triumph.

As the competition intensifies, tennis fans eagerly await the upcoming matches to see who will emerge victorious in this year's U.S. Open.

For more tennis news and updates, visit AP Tennis.

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