Jessica Pegula Reaches US Open Quarterfinals

Jessica Pegula advanced to the US Open quarterfinals after a straight-sets victory over Diana Shnaider, winning 6-4, 6-2, in front of tennis legend Billie Jean King. This marks Pegula's seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance, and she is now just one win away from reaching her first semifinal, aiming to avoid joining the ranks of players with the most quarterfinals without a semifinal finish. With a strong recent performance, including 13 wins in her last 14 matches, Pegula is set to face either world No. 1 Iga Swiatek or No. 16 Liudmila Samsonova next. The Buffalo native expressed her excitement about playing in front of home fans and the pressure that comes with it, stating, 'I like it. It’s fun being an American here and getting great support.' Pegula has yet to lose a set in this tournament and is poised to make a mark at this year's US Open.