Defending champion Jessica Pegula advanced to the National Bank Open quarterfinals Friday, beating qualifier Ashlyn Krueger 6-2, 6-4 in windy conditions. The third-seeded Pegula, from nearby Buffalo, New York, took advantage of Krueger’s nine double faults. Last year in Montreal, Pegula beat Liudmila Samsonova in the final.
Jessica Pegula celebrates after winning the first set against Ashlyn Krueger at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto , Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. Jessica Pegula hits a return to Ashlyn Krueger at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto , Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. Jessica Pegula looks over at her coach during match against Ashlyn Krueger at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto , Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
The third-seeded Pegula, from nearby Buffalo, New York, took advantage of Krueger’s nine double faults. Last year in Montreal, Pegula beat Liudmila Samsonova in the final. In the night session, top-seeded faced No. 14 Diana Shnaider, and No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka played Katie Boulter. In early matches, Taylor Townsend topped fourth-seeded Jelena Ostapenko 6-2, 6-1 and No. 8 Emma Navarro beat No. 11 Marta Kostyuk 7-5, 7-5.
Amanda Anisimova advanced after No. 10 Anna Kalinskaya of Russia retired because of dizziness. Anisimova took the first set 6-2.
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