Pegula stuns World No. 1 Sabalenka to enter semis

Updated On: 02 November, 2023 09:16 AM IST | Mexico | AFP

World No. 5 Pegula, who had beaten Sabalenka only once before in five previous meetings, dominated her out-of-sorts Belarusian opponent from the outset to claim a 6-4, 6-3 victory.

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Aryna Sabalenka returns to Jessica Pegula on Day Three of the WTA Finals in Cancun, Mexico, on Tuesday. Pics/Getty Images

Jessica Pegula upset Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets at the WTA Finals in Cancun on Tuesday, punishing an error-strewn performance by the World No. 1 to reach the semi-finals of the season-ending tournament for the first time. World No. 5 Pegula, who had beaten Sabalenka only once before in five previous meetings, dominated her out-of-sorts Belarusian opponent from the outset to claim a 6-4, 6-3 victory.

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