Charleston: Top seed Jessica Pegula and Sofia Kenin are set to face each other in the final of the WTA Charleston Open. Pegula triumphed over Ekaterina Alexandrova in a challenging semi-final match, while Kenin advanced after Amanda Anisimova retired due to injury.
Pegula encountered a tough battle against Alexandrova, ultimately securing a 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 victory. The match saw Pegula initially dominate, winning the first five games. However, Alexandrova mounted a strong comeback, forcing Pegula to elevate her game. Pegula clinched the win with a decisive backhand winner down the line.
This victory marks Pegula’s 24th match win of the year, the highest in the WTA so far. It also secures her fourth appearance in a championship match this season.
Kenin’s path to the final was altered when her opponent, Amanda Anisimova, retired due to injury in the first set. The upcoming final will see the two Americans competing for the title, promising an exciting matchup for tennis fans.