Jessica Pegula defeated her doubles partner Coco Gauff 6-2 5-7 7-5 in the quarterfinals of the Omnium Banque Nationale, ending a four-match losing streak against Top 10 players.
Match recap
In the first all-American quarterfinal at the tournament since 2001, Pegula managed to secure two breaks against her 19-year-old opponent while clinching the opening set. The sixth-seeded Gauff then narrowly secured the second set to even the score. Gauff’s game was hindered by a total of nine double faults, and it was at 5-5 in the third set that the fourth-seeded Pegula gained the crucial break, eventually sealing the victory by holding her serve for the rest of the match.