Collins, known for her aggressive baseline game, came out firing, overwhelming Pegula to take the first set in just 33 minutes and breaking early in the second to go up 2-0. But Pegula showed resilience and composure, adjusting her tactics to turn the match on its head. \u201cThat was tough,\u201d Pegula admitted after the win. \u201cShe came out firing. I was not ready for that at all.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The world No. 4 credited her comeback to tactical variations and smarter serving. \u201cShe was returning unbelievable \u2014 just hitting winner after winner off my serve,\u201d Pegula said. \u201cI had to figure out a way to get my placement a little bit better.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pegula stormed through the remainder of the match, winning the last nine games to seal the victory and book a semifinal date with Russia\u2019s Ekaterina Alexandrova.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 11th seed continued her strong run in 2024, dispatching third-seeded Zheng Qinwen 6-1, 6-4. It was Alexandrova\u2019s third win in as many meetings against the Chinese star, and her third semifinal appearance of the season. She didn\u2019t face a single break point and converted three of five on Zheng, who required treatment for her right arm during the opening set.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pegula stormed through the remainder of the match, winning the last nine games to seal the victory and book a semifinal date with Russia\u2019s Ekaterina Alexandrova.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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