Pegula ne s'explique pas sa défaite : "Je ne sentais pas avoir fait quelque chose de mal"
L'américaine cherche à trouver des explications à son résultat négatif : "Elle est trop bonne. C'est ainsi qu'elle joue, avec beaucoup de courage".
Jessica Pegula had the opportunity to do great things in her US Open 2025 semifinal against Aryna Sabalenka, but the world number one was able to impose order against a super demanding opponent. The American shared on social media a photo of how she drowned her sorrows in the tournament's famous drink.
But before that happened, the American player went through a press conference to analyze that challenging defeat against the world number one, as well as to discuss the aspects of her game where she could have shown a better level in pivotal moments to secure the win.
"It was a very high-level match. I don't know what else to say. I don't know why I couldn't break back in the third set. I played some very good points to win the first set. She raised her level, started serving much better in the second. Then I felt it was very even in the third, there wasn't much difference. I felt that we were both serving quite well," said the American.
"She hit some incredible shots, like on the break point. I didn't feel that I did anything wrong. It seemed like the level was very high, and we challenged each other in every game."
"I always feel like I'm close. I'm one of the best players in the world. I always feel like I can go out there and beat these opponents. Although I may not have the power of some or the flashiness of others, I feel like I'm always there when I play against them. I felt like when I played her last time.
I've felt good against the top players, and I know I didn't play a seeded player until I reached the semifinals, but I was playing good tennis. Considering how my summer started and how things were going, I'm happy that I put in the effort to play against the best player in the world at this moment."
Her rivalry with Sabalenka
"Strategically, I played much better against her than the last times. Looking ahead to the next match, I know more or less what I have to do. Obviously, execution is another story. There were some very small things I could have done differently at the end. If she goes out and hits good returns and connects winners on the first ball, some literally on the line, I don't know what I'm supposed to do about it. She's too good. That's how she plays, with a lot of bravery, and it works for her. I don't think I play like that."
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