Jessica Pegula dethrones Aryna Sabalenka at Wuhan Open after tense finale
Three is Jessica Pegula’s lucky tennis number right now. The American earned her third win against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in her eighth consecutive three-set match, dethroning the three-time Wuhan Open champion 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(2) in China, and inflicting Sabalenka’s first defeat there in 21 matches. Pegula looked out of the contest when down 5-3 in the third set, as Sabalenka served for the match, but the American broke to extend the contest before holding for 5-5. Sabalenka then went down 0-
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Sabalenka beaten in epic Wuhan semi-final by Pegula
Gauff overcomes double faults to beat Paolini, Pegula edges Sabalenka in Wuhan semifinals
Coco Gauff had more struggles with her serve but overcame seven double faults to beat Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-3 and reach the Wuhan Open final on Saturday. Gauff will face Jessica Pegula in Sunday's title match after her fellow American came from behind to oust top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2). Gauff edged Paolini winning the battle of converted breaks seven-to-five as both top-10 players struggled with their service games.
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