Jessica Pegula Reaches Charleston Semi-Finals After Thrilling Comeback

American tennis star Jessica Pegula reached the Charleston tournament semi-finals today. The defending champion defeated Russian player Diana Schneider in a thrilling match.

Pegula lost the first set but quickly turned the game around. She won the final two sets to secure a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory.

Serving Power and Strategy

The world number five battled hard for two hours and ten minutes. She relied heavily on her powerful serve to win the game.

She fired eight impressive aces past her opponent during the match. Schneider played extremely well during the first two sets.

The Russian even took an early 2-0 lead in the deciding set. However, Pegula rallied back and won six consecutive games.

Looking Ahead to the Semi-Finals

Pegula eagerly awaits the winner of the upcoming quarter-final match. American Iva Jovic will play against Russian Anna Kalinskaya next.

Swiss player Belinda Bencic dominates the other side of the bracket. American Madison Keys also remains a top contender for the finals.

A Stellar Tennis Season

Pegula strongly desires her second tournament title this year. She previously won the Dubai tennis championship last February.

The American spent over seven grueling hours on the court recently. She shows incredible stamina during difficult three-set matches.

She won nine out of ten deciding sets this entire season.