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“I’m trying to draw on my past experiences and handle the pressure differently this time,” Pegula said. “I've had a tough start to the year but have turned things around recently. I feel less pressure now, and I’m just happy to have another opportunity.”

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Karolina Muchova, meanwhile, is taking a grounded approach despite reaching the quarter-finals in just her sixth tournament since returning from a wrist injury. The Czech player, who defeated Wimbledon runner-up Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-3, will next face Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia.

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“I’m not thinking about winning the tournament,” Muchova said. “I’m focusing on each match and building up my game. I’m grateful to be in the quarters and will see how far I can go.”

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Haddad Maia secured her place in the last eight by defeating Caroline Wozniacki 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, denying the Danish player a return to the quarter-finals. Haddad Maia advances to the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows for the first time.

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Pegula Ready to Overcome Quarter-Final Jinx, Muchova Focuses on Present

ByAdmin8 months ago

The American made it through to her seventh career last-eight tie at a grand slam after she beat Diana Shnaider in the fourth round of the US Open.

Jessica Pegula is approaching her seventh grand slam quarter-final with a renewed sense of perspective, as she looks to break her quarter-final curse. The American reached the last eight of the US Open by defeating Diana Shnaider, setting up a likely clash with world number one Iga Swiatek.

Could it be Jessica Pegula's summer all the way? 🗽 pic.twitter.com/VEbJX9mAel

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“I’m not thinking about winning the tournament,” Muchova said. “I’m focusing on each match and building up my game. I’m grateful to be in the quarters and will see how far I can go.”