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Jessica Pegula Reaches U.S. Open Semifinals for 2nd Year in a Row
Marketa Vondrousova withdrew due to injury before the quarterfinal match, leading to Aryna Sabalenka advancing without play and setting up a semifinal rematch with Jessica Pegula.
- Marketa Vondrousova withdrew from the 2025 US Open quarterfinals on Tuesday due to an injury, allowing Aryna Sabalenka to advance by walkover.
- Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion who had struggled with injuries and surgery a year ago, picked up this injury during her last match at the tournament.
- She had reached the quarterfinals with victories over top players like Elena Rybakina and Jasmine Paolini and was seen in distress during a practice session before withdrawing.
- The withdrawal was announced shortly before the scheduled match on Arthur Ashe Stadium, allowing Sabalenka to advance and prepare to face fourth seed Jessica Pegula in a rematch of last year’s US Open final.
- Sabalenka's advancement without playing suggests a potential shift in competition dynamics, while Pegula expressed eagerness for the rematch, stating she wants to "get revenge, obviously.
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