The semi-final match of Washington Open 2023 between Jessica Pegula and Maria Sakkari will take place on August 5.
Jessica Pegula continues her strong performance in Washington DC, securing her third semifinal appearance. Facing Wimbledon semifinalist Elina Svitolina, Pegula staged a comeback, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in two hours, without facing break points in the second set and saving all six in the third. The tournament holds significant milestones for Pegula. In 2016, she achieved her first top 20 victory and reached her inaugural WTA quarterfinal and semifinal. Three years later, she clinched her first career title, triumphing over Iga Swiatek. Pegula, the top seed, holds a 6-9 record in semifinals and has been unsuccessful in her last three attempts since her runner-up finish in February. She has faced defeat in five out of six final matches played in the US this year.
Maria Sakkari’s Washington DC singles campaign began on Friday, and she swiftly played two matches, defeating Leylah Fernandez 7-5, 6-2 and overpowering seventh seed Madison Keys 6-3, 6-3. After facing setbacks in Europe, including early exits at Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, Sakkari seeks her first title since Rabat four years ago. With a six-semifinal losing streak, she’s cautious, including defeats on US hard courts (WTA Finals and Indian Wells). Her overall semifinal record is 7-22, but she’s buoyed by four finals in the 2022 season, ranking ninth in the world.
| Jessica Pegula vs Maria Sakkari | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 5, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Washington Open |
| Stage | Semi-Finals |
| Time (India) | 11:30 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Elina Svitolina | 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 (W) |
| Peyton Stearns | 6-3, 6-4 (W) |
| Marketa Vondrousova | 4-6, 6-2, 4-6 (L) |
| Lesia Tsurenko | 6-1, 6-3 (W) |
| Elisabetta Cocciaretto | 6-4, 6-0 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Madison Keys | 6-3, 6-3 (W) |
| Leylah Fernandez | 7-5, 6-2 (W) |
| Marta Kostyuk | 6-0, 5-7, 2-6 (L) |
| Donna Vekic | 4-6, 6-7 (L) |
| Marketa Vondrousova | 7-6, 6-1 (W) |
In their head-to-head matchups, Maria Sakkari holds a 4-3 lead. Notably, Jessica Pegula has emerged victorious in two significant clashes – the final of the Guadalajara WTA 1000 event in October and the Doha semifinal this season. If successful, Pegula could achieve the distinction of being the first American woman to reach multiple finals in Washington DC.
The semi-final match of Washington Open 2023 between Jessica Pegula and Maria Sakkari will take place on August 5.
| Country | Channel |
|---|---|
| Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia | IKO SportKlub |
| Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan | Setanta Sports |
| Australia | beIN |
| Austria | Tennis Channel |
| Belarus | Setanta |
| Belgium | Telenet |
| Canada | TVA Sports, DAZN, TSN |
| Caribbean | SportsMax |
| Central & South America | ESPN |
| Chinese Taipei | Sportcast |
| Czech Republic | O2 TV |
| Denmark | TV2 |
| Estonia | Setanta / Telia |
| Finland | C More, MTV 3 |
| France & French Overseas Territories | beIN |
| Germany | Tennis Channel |
| Greece & Cyprus | Nova Sports |
| Hong Kong | Now TV |
| Hungary | Network4 |
| Indonesia | Emtek |
| Israel | Charlton |
| Italy, San Marino & Vatican City | Super Tennis |
| Japan | DAZN |
| Kosovo | Kujtesa |
| Latvia | Setanta |
| Lithuania | Setanta |
| Malaysia & Brunei | Astro |
| Monaco | beIN |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport / Tennis Channel |
| New Zealand | Spark |
| Philippines | TAP DMV |
| Poland | Canal + |
| Portugal | Eleven Sports |
| Puerto Rico | Tennis Channel |
| Romania | DIGI Sport |
| Singapore | StarHub |
| Slovakia | RTVS |
| Spain | DAZN, TVE, TV3 |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| Sweden | C More, TV4 |
| Switzerland | Tennis Channel / SRG |
| Thailand | Truevision |
| Turkey | beIN |
| Ukraine | Setanta |
| UK & Ireland | Prime Video |
| USA & its territories | Tennis Channel |
Get the latest from Sportslumo.com by following us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube
Follow Us
