Pegula Rediscovers Her Spark on Home Soil
Jessica Pegula is back where she thinks she belongs — deep into the second week at the US Open. The World No. 4 produced a decent performance on Arthur Ashe Stadium, sweeping past Barbora Krejcikova 6–3, 6–3 to return to the semi-finals in New York for the second year running.
After a tough summer stretch marked by early exits, Pegula has found her rhythm again in front of the home crowd. Her win over Krejcikova marked her 17th victory in her last 18 matches after taking the opening set — a testament to how dangerous she becomes with early momentum. And while Krejčíková is known for mounting comebacks, Pegula never gave her the opening to do so.
Pegula vs Krejcikova – Set 1 Stats
| Statistic | Pegula | Krejcikova |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.36 | 0.74 |
| Winners | 9 | 6 |
| Unforced Errors | 12 | 9 |
| Serve Rating | 252 | 192 |
| Aces | 1 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 3 |
| 1st Serve % | 54% (15/28) | 40% (12/30) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 73% (11/15) | 75% (9/12) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 46% (6/13) | 28% (5/18) |
| Break Points Saved | 0% (0/1) | 50% (2/4) |
| Service Games | 80% (4/5) | 50% (2/4) |
| Ace % | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Double Fault % | 7.1% | 10% |
| Return Rating | 197 | 201 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 25% (3/12) | 27% (4/15) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 72% (13/18) | 54% (7/13) |
| Break Points Won | 50% (2/4) | 100% (1/1) |
| Return Games | 50% (2/4) | 20% (1/5) |
| Pressure Points | 40% (2/5) | 60% (3/5) |
| Service Points | 61% (17/28) | 47% (14/30) |
| Return Points | 53% (16/30) | 39% (11/28) |
| Net Points | 71% (5/7) | 60% (3/5) |
| Total Points | 57% (33/58) | 43% (25/58) |
| Max Points In A Row | 7 | 4 |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Service Games Won | 80% (4/5) | 50% (2/4) |
| Return Games Won | 50% (2/4) | 20% (1/5) |
| Total Games Won | 67% (6/9) | 33% (3/9) |
| Max Games In A Row | 3 | 2 |
| Set One Duration | 0h 41m | |
Pegula Sets Up Blockbuster Semi
Pegula, locked in from the first game, never allowed the 2021 Roland Garros champion to settle.
The American broke early, capitalized on Krejcikova’s erratic serving — just 42% first-serve percentage — and dominated from the baseline with clean, compact hitting. Though Pegula briefly faltered when up 5–3 in the second set, she quickly regrouped and closed out the match with a final break of serve.
Pegula vs Krejcikova – Set 2 Stats
| Statistic | Pegula | Krejcikova |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.41 | 0.71 |
| Winners | 8 | 8 |
| Unforced Errors | 8 | 15 |
| Serve Rating | 249 | 171 |
| Aces | 0 | 1 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 4 |
| 1st Serve % | 63% (19/30) | 44% (14/32) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 68% (13/19) | 57% (8/14) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 45% (5/11) | 33% (6/18) |
| Break Points Saved | 50% (1/2) | 40% (2/5) |
| Service Games | 75% (3/4) | 40% (2/5) |
| Ace % | 0% | 3.1% |
| Double Fault % | 6.7% | 12.5% |
| Return Rating | 230 | 162 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 43% (6/14) | 32% (6/19) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 67% (12/18) | 55% (6/11) |
| Break Points Won | 60% (3/5) | 50% (1/2) |
| Return Games | 60% (3/5) | 25% (1/4) |
| Pressure Points | 57% (4/7) | 43% (3/7) |
| Service Points | 60% (18/30) | 44% (14/32) |
| Return Points | 56% (18/32) | 40% (12/30) |
| Net Points | 100% (5/5) | 56% (5/9) |
| Total Points | 58% (36/62) | 42% (26/62) |
| Max Points In A Row | 5 | 5 |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Service Games Won | 75% (3/4) | 40% (2/5) |
| Return Games Won | 60% (3/5) | 25% (1/4) |
| Total Games Won | 67% (6/9) | 33% (3/9) |
| Max Games In A Row | 2 | 2 |
| Set One Duration | 0h 46m | |
She now awaits the winner of Aryna Sabalenka vs. Markéta Vondroušová — a rematch with Sabalenka would echo last year’s final, while a clash with Vondrousova would mean facing the player who stunned Elena Rybakina in the previous round.
Stats Tell the Story: Pegula in Control
Pegula’s balanced attack and steady returning gave her the edge in nearly every department:
- First-serve points won: 71% (Krejcikova 65%)
- Double faults: 4 (Krejcikova 7)
- Second-serve return points won: 68% (54%)
- Break points converted: 5 of 9 (2 of 3)
- Match time: 1 hour, 23 minutes
She also limited Krejcikova to just 4 service holds in 9 attempts — a telling stat in a matchup that hinged on consistency. Full match stats here.