Jessica Pegula Advances to U.S. Open Quarterfinals with a Victory Over Diana Shnaider

Jessica Pegula, the No. 6 seed from the United States, successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open by defeating Diana Shnaider of Russia. The match took place on September 2, 2024, and concluded with a score of 6-4, 6-2.

Pegula’s performance was marked by her strong serving and effective court movement. She dominated the match, managing to save seven out of nine break points and hitting six aces throughout the contest. This victory enables Pegula to pursue her first-ever win in a Grand Slam quarterfinal, as she has previously faced six consecutive losses at this stage.

In the upcoming quarterfinals, Pegula is set to face world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, who also had a successful outing, defeating Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 6-1 in the evening session on the same day. Pegula expressed her intent to maintain her focus and continue performing well in the tournament.

Another notable match featured Karolína Muchová, who defeated fifth-seeded Jasmine Paolini with a score of 6-3, 6-3. Muchová’s journey continues as she prepares to take on Beatriz Haddad Maia, a Brazilian player who made history by reaching the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time since 1968.

Amid these draws, Pegula’s match attracted considerable attention, especially as she is an American player competing in front of a supportive home crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Her defeat of Shnaider underscores the strength of her recent form, having won 13 of her last 14 matches.