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Jessica Pegula Shines in Adelaide International Opener with Win Over Maria Sakkari

Posted : 08 January 2025

Jessica Pegula began her 2024 season in dominant fashion, cruising past Maria Sakkari at the Adelaide International on Wednesday. The top seed and US Open finalist secured a commanding 6-4, 6-1 victory over the former world No. 3 in a delayed start to her campaign, just days before the Australian Open. With this win, Pegula improved her head-to-head record against Sakkari to 6-5, as the Greek player continues her recovery from a shoulder injury.

 

Pegula, who had not played since the WTA Finals in November, expressed relief at her strong opening performance. "It's always tough getting the first win of the year; you don't know what to expect," she said after the match. She emphasized her focus on excelling in Adelaide as preparation for the Australian Open, adding, "It's fun to problem-solve on court and have a good attitude to start the year." Pegula now advances to the quarterfinals, where she will face either Paula Badosa of Spain or fellow American Ashlyn Krueger.

 

Elsewhere in the women's draw, second-seeded American Emma Navarro endured a more challenging encounter but ultimately defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (7/4), 6-4. The match lasted over two hours as Navarro showcased her resilience to secure her spot in the semifinals. She will next face either Belinda Bencic of Switzerland or Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova in the next round.

 

In the men’s draw, Canadian fifth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime mounted an impressive comeback to overcome France's Arthur Cazaux 1-6, 6-4, 7-5. Meanwhile, American Marcos Giron delivered a solid performance to defeat Canada’s Denis Shapovalov in straight sets, adding to the tournament’s early action and setting the stage for thrilling matches ahead.

 

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