US tennis star Jessica Pegula has expressed delight to have overcome Aryna Sabalenka at the Wuhan Open after staging an inspired comeback in the decider to clinch a surprise victory.
Remember, Pegula was on the verge of elimination from the tournament, but she rallied to defeat Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(2), in a thrilling match full of unexpected turns.
Reacting after the game, the American sixth seed in a chat with Tennis World stated that she’s stunned to have turned the results against Sabalenka.
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“That was crazy, I can’t believe I came back and won that.
“I was clearly very nervous when trying to serve it out. I lost my timing, lost my rhythm and tried to go for too much. But I bounced right back in the tiebreak.
“I am really proud of myself. I have played so much tennis the last few weeks, so many three-set matches but I feel like I am very tough right now and I am trying to use that as best as I can.”
