Pegula tops Swiatek in 'crazy' Cincinnati epic, into final
Jessica Pegula defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek in a three-set semifinal match at the Cincinnati Open. Pegula overcame a final-set deficit to secure her spot in the championship final.
Why it matters
This victory highlights Pegula's strong form on hard courts and marks a significant milestone in her season as she competes for a major tournament title.
Jessica Pegula's Cincinnati Open campaign has seen more twists and turns than a King Island roller coaster -- but the No. 3 seed keeps finding a way to win.
But Pegula’s latest Cincinnati see-saw might've been her most impressive yet: a 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 semifinal win over defending champion Iga Swiatek on Saturday that lasted nearly 3 hours and snapped the Pole’s 10-match winning streak in the process.
Pegula trailed 3-1 in the final set before coming back to book a spot in Sunday’s championship in what she dubbed a "crazy" tilt -- marking her second trip to the Cincinnati final in the last three years.
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