8th seeded American jessica pegula Dropped to World No.1 from US Open quarterfinals Iga Swiatek 3-6,6-7(4) in straight sets on Wednesday night. Pegula was one of the best players in the tournament and was expected to dig deeper but once again to his agony he drew against World No.1.
He had a very good collection. US Open and he looked very good at the US Open all week. He had only lost one set before facing Swiatek, but his tennis level against Pole was abysmal. He could not serve well at all and his shot selection was beyond anyone’s imagination. Maybe it was the home pressure of his past results against Swiatek, Pegula never got to go.
At the post-match press conference, he expressed his disappointment and sadness at losing once again in the quarters. “Sorry, but it sucks. Wretched. I wish I could do it here in my Slam. I wish I didn’t have to play Iga on every QF or Ash, which seems like two people who don’t lose very often. I do not know. I’m a little depressed right now,” said.
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Jessica Pegula has a beer at the press conference
During the press conference, sadness appeared on Jessica Pegula's face after a tough loss. She sipped her beer as she listened to the reporters' questions and looked a little relieved. Pegula said that when confronted, she would help her peer pee for a drug test and also lessen the pain of her loss. "I'm trying to pee for doping...it still helps alleviate loss!" said.
Fans were delighted to see Pegula recovering from a heartbreaking loss and took to social media to share their thoughts.
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