In a jaw-dropping display of resilience, Jessica Pegula pulled off a remarkable comeback against Danielle Collins to secure a spot in the semifinals of the Charleston Open. The world No. 4 found herself on the brink of defeat as Collins surged ahead with a 6-1, 2-0 lead. However, Pegula clawed her way back into the match, ultimately triumphing with a stunning 1-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory.
The intense all-American quarterfinal clash took an unexpected turn as Pegula rallied from a seemingly insurmountable deficit to turn the tables on Collins. Despite Collins’ strong start and a promising position to close out the match, Pegula’s tenacity and skill proved to be the deciding factors in the thrilling encounter.
With this remarkable win, Pegula extended her unbeaten record against Collins to 6-0, reaffirming her dominance in their head-to-head matchups. The stage is now set for Pegula to face either Zheng Qinwen or Ekaterina Alexandrova in the semifinals, promising a potential showdown of epic proportions in the WTA 500 tournament.
Having fallen short in the semifinals of the Charleston Open in the past two years, Pegula is now on a mission to break the curse and secure her first-ever final appearance at the tournament. At 31 years old, Pegula is poised to make a significant statement with her impressive run in Charleston, setting the stage for a thrilling semifinal clash and a potential shot at tournament glory.
