It was almost an all-American showdown at the China Open, but heartbreak struck as Jessica Pegula fell to Linda Noskova in the semifinals, squandering three match points. Dreams shattered once again, echoing the bitter defeat to Aryna Sabalenka at the US Open semifinals: a match that left revenge unclaimed on the brightest stage. Yet, Pegula’s killer instinct roared back last night. In a stunning WTA moment, she beat Sabalenka in Wuhan, ending her 20-0 streak and reaching the final to play against Coco Gauff . Sometimes, the magnitude hits only after the fact. And this time, Pegula, caught in the awe of her own triumph!

On the courts of the WTA 1000 in Wuhan, Pegula faced the indomitable queen of women’s tennis, Aryna Sabalenka, and mounted a breathtaking comeback, winning 2-6,

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