Jessica Pegula shows major class after loss to Veronika Kudermatova in Tokyo final

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Jessica Pegula shows major class after loss to Veronika Kudermatova in Tokyo final
© Getty Images Sport – Koji Watanabe

Jessica Pegula was straight class after suffering a surprise defeat in the Tokyo final as the American tennis star applauded the Russian’s performance throughout the entire week. Pegula, seeded at No 2, failed to win her second title of the year after eighth-seeded Kudermetova handed her a 7-5 6-1 loss.

Moments after 26-year-old Kudermetova lifted her second WTA title, Pegula spoke very highly of the Russian. “I want to congratulate Veronika and her team. She played some amazing tennis this week and was just too good today…

Thank you to all the fans for coming out. The Japanese fans have been amazing. Hopefully I made some new fans. I can’t wait to come back,” Pegula said after the final.

Jessica Pegula and Veronika Kudermetova© Getty Images Sport – Koji Watanabe

Kudermetova also praised Pegula

Kudermetova started the match with an early 3-0 lead but Pegula got the break back and the two were tied to five games apiece after the opening 10 games.

Then, probably the key moment of the match happened when Kudermetova served out the 11th game for a 6-5 lead and broke Pegula in the 12th game to seal the first set. After winning the first set,…

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