In a match that had fans clutching their visors, top-seeded American Jessica Pegula pulled off a Houdini-level escape against Victoria Azarenka at the WTA Charleston Open. 🎢 The 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (9/7) quarterfinal thriller saw Pegula save four match points before clinching victory after 2 hours and 36 minutes of white-knuckle action.
🔄 Rollercoaster Match Highlights
The wind played third wheel as both players:
⚡ Traded momentum swings like TikTok dance challenges
😤 Battled nerves and 20+ mph gusts in the decisive tiebreak
💥 Ended with Azarenka's final forehand sailing long at 2:36 am local time
🎤 Pegula's Post-Match Vibe Check
\"My brain needs a massage after that,\" the world No. 5 joked. \"When Vika leveled up in the second set, I had to completely reboot my game. Thank goodness for that third-set adrenaline!\"
Next up: A Saturday semifinal clash with 4th-seeded Daria Kasatkina, who survived her own 2h42m marathon against Jaqueline Cristian. 🏃♀️💨
