Pegula highlights Gauff's greatest skill: "In that, she is the best in the world"

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Jessica Pegula left Wimbledon feeling like she had just played a match very similar to the many she has faced against Coco Gauff. The American was defeated in the quarterfinals and, instead of making excuses, she praised her compatriot's competitive ability, describing her as the best on the circuit in high-pressure moments.

Pegula acknowledged that facing Gauff for the first time in a Grand Slam barely influenced her game plan. In fact, she admitted that she hadn't even paid attention to that fact before the match. "I didn't realize. Once you're on the court, you just play against the person in front of you," she explained after the loss.

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The American number one pointed out that Gauff once again displayed the quality that, in her opinion, sets her apart from the rest of the circuit. "When she needed to focus and not make mistakes on key points, that's exactly what she did," she stated. For Pegula, that level of competitiveness is the hallmark of the American champion. "She's the best in the world at that, competes incredibly well, and forces you to win every point, regardless of the score or the moment of the match," she noted.

The defeated player insisted that the match didn't unfold differently from their previous encounters. According to her, their matches usually follow a similar pattern: Gauff raises her level in crucial moments, and the key lies in seizing the few opportunities she gives. "It's been the same as many of our other matches. The difference lies in whether I can capitalize on those opportunities or not," Pegula concluded, acknowledging the merit of an opponent who once again showed why she responds authoritatively when pressure reaches its peak.

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