On Sunday, the Korea Open saw an incredible match between two of the top players in the world, Jessica Pegula and Yuan Yue. In the end, it was Pegula who emerged victorious, defeating Yue in three sets to take home the title.
Pegula had been in impressive form throughout the tournament, winning all of her matches in straight sets. She was the clear favorite going into the final, and she did not disappoint. She started off strong, taking the first set 6-3. Yue fought back in the second set, but Pegula was able to take it 7-5. In the third set, Pegula was able to break Yue’s serve early and take a 4-1 lead. She then held on to win the set 6-4 and take the match.
The victory marks Pegula’s first title of the year and her third career title. It also marks her first win over Yue, who had won their previous two meetings. The win is a huge boost for Pegula’s confidence and could be a sign of things to come for her in 2021.
Yue put up a valiant effort in the match, but ultimately it was not enough. She will now look to regroup and get back to winning ways.
The Korea Open is one of the biggest tournaments of the year, and Pegula’s win is a huge accomplishment. She will now look to carry this momentum into the rest of 2021 and continue her rise up the rankings.
