Pegula: "My tennis level has not improved compared to previous years"

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Although it hasn't been the perfect ending for her, Jessica Pegula takes away many positive things from this summer. With a title in Canada, a final in Cincinnati, and a final in the US Open, the American has signed off an absolutely spectacular American tour, with those two lost finals against a Aryna Sabalenka who didn't give her any margin. The current world number three goes through a press conference to share how she feels after the defeat, what conclusions she draws from the tour, and whether the physical aspect has influenced her results.

Defeat in the final

"It was a super complicated match today. Obviously, right now, I would love to be in the third set, but at least I am happy to have had options to win a set, knowing that I was down in both sets. I was able to find a good level of tennis, although I couldn't sustain it; my congratulations to her, she played great tennis in the key moments," explained Jessica to the media.

"If I can't gain confidence after this tournament, something is wrong. I did it by winning the 250, by winning the WTA 1000. I had reached the quarterfinals many times, but I was able to reach the semis and even the final. I lost to a great player. I know my level was there. I didn't expect to do so well on this tour, so I came with less pressure. Things come to mind now that I could have done better in the match, but it will pass."

Have you had time to process the matches against Swiatek and Muchova?

"Probably not because right now I am upset about the defeat. Everyone congratulates me for the tournament, but right now I don't feel that way. Maybe when I decompress a bit, I'll be able to appreciate it better. I should do it at some point. It's been a crazy couple of days. I hope to take some time after this tournament to relax, look back, and see what I have been able to do in the last month."

Physical condition

"I felt very fresh at the beginning of this tour. Normally, for the US Open, everything starts falling apart; it happens to many players. Doctors and physiotherapists have a lot of work here. This year I felt much better. Even with the amount of matches I played, the traveling, and the schedule, I felt pretty good. It's a good sign about my physical condition. I feel that I am in good shape; I managed to start from scratch after the beginning of the year."

Is this your best tennis?

"Honestly, I don't think I'm playing much better than last year or previous seasons. I feel that there are moments where I have actually played better. My on-court movement and serve have improved. There are some aspects where I am more consistent than before. I'm sure there are other days when I served better, but regarding the game from the baseline, I don't have as many fluctuations. The same goes for movement. I don't know if that makes me a better player."

How did you experience the moments before the final?

"Today I felt pretty good, I wasn't nervous. I felt I was ready. Perhaps that changes once you enter the match, but I didn't feel nervous. I think I handled the moment pretty well, besides not being ahead."

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