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First the structures, completed on the eve of the WTA Finals in Cancun, then the problems with the schedule, now the rain. Jessica Pegula is the first and only tennis player to qualify for the semifinals of the year-end women’s Masters in Cancun, Mexico.
In these first three matches, the American has proven to be the player who has best adapted to the prohibitive conditions and the playing surface, which also rewards her type of play which is not as aggressive and intense compared to other direct contenders for the title.
The American swept the group with 3 victories, the last one achieved against Maria Sakkari. The match began in a fluctuating manner on serve for both: the Greek retained serve only on one occasion, losing the first set 6-3 despite the inconsistent performance of her opponent.
In the second set, Pegula changed gear further and went ahead 4-0, before closing the match with a score of 6-2 and giving herself access to the next phase of the competition. “From day one it was very difficult to play in these conditions.
The wind, for example, was crazy in every match. This year I came to this event much fresher with a new attitude, better prepared…
