Pegula Surprisingly Eliminated in Montreal; Sevastova Shocks
In a day full of surprises at the National Bank Open, the current two-time champion Jessica Pegula was eliminated in the third round. Anastasija Sevastova, with a significantly lower ranking, achieved a resounding victory, leaving everyone speechless. Sevastova, from Latvia and currently ranked 386th, proved her worth by defeating Pegula with scores of 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. The veteran tennis player, who reached number 11 in the world in 2018, took advantage of her break opportunities, converting six out of ten.In the night shift, Iga Swiatek, Wimbledon champion and world number two, had no trouble defeating Eva Lys with a score of 6-2, 6-2. Swiatek advanced to face Clara Tauson. Sevastova’s participation in this tournament is notable, considering that she has played few high-level matches in recent years. Her entry into the main draw came thanks to a protected ranking, after recovering from a knee injury.Somehow, I was losing 2-0 in the second set and started playing better and better. In the third set, I played very well. I just tried to stay on the court as long as possible.
Anastasija Sevastova
Pegula’s defeat continues a negative streak for the tennis player, who has not managed to stand out in recent tournaments.It’s difficult, but I think I’m also a fighter on the court. I didn’t want to give up. This was really about coming back and proving that you can do it after an ACL tear, after such a setback. It was like unfinished business.
Anastasija Sevastova
Sevastova will face Naomi Osaka, who secured her place in the next round after defeating Jelena Ostapenko. Osaka, former world number one, showed a solid game with five aces and took advantage of six out of nine break opportunities to seal her victory in one hour and twelve minutes.To be honest, it hasn’t been great. I really don’t feel like I’m playing great tennis. Sometimes I do, but I feel very inconsistent, a little sloppy, which I don’t like. It really bothers me.
Jessica Pegula
In other featured results, Amanda Anisimova defeated Emma Raducanu and will face Elina Svitolina. Madison Keys also achieved a victory against Caty McNally.She broke me a couple of times, but she’s a very good returner, so I can’t take it personally. I went in there knowing she’s a great player, and if I give her an opportunity, she’s going to make me a winner, so I just tried to keep my rhythm and stay as solid as possible.
Naomi Osaka
I did a good job today of recovering after the first set. Letting go of the first set and moving forward. I’m glad I was able to do that.
Madison Keys
