Pegula: "I didn't have time to think about defending the trophy"

Just like Jessica Pegula, the shift in the circuit from the clay of Paris to the American hard courts has been dramatic. Far from being a bad result, the American landed at WTA Toronto 2024 to complete her mission of defending the title, something she couldn't have thought about for a long time. With the trophy in her hands, the world number six explains what this victory means.

From Paris to Toronto

"I'm super happy to be here again with the trophy, I really wanted to get it. It's an honor to be able to overcome the week and defend the trophy," Jessica explained at the press conference. "This week hasn't been stressful at all. I came right after Paris, maybe that helped in some way, I didn't have too much time to think about defending the title. I focused on adapting to the hard court, the conditions, the balls, the movement."

"At the same time, I always feel comfortable on hard courts, so I knew I would find the feelings and rhythm if I passed the early rounds. I think I've been able to do really well, to then play my best tennis in the semifinals and the final. There wasn't too much excitement about defending the title."

Her analysis of the WTA Toronto 2024 final

"I started playing very well, as well as I could, serving especially well, despite the slight breeze still present. In the second set, I went from leading 40-0 to being broken, the momentum changed completely. Then you have to start from scratch, it was a turning point, but I managed to do it in the third set. I tried to increase my energy, take the lead in the match."

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