CONDENSED MATCH | Iga Swiatek vs. Jessica Pegula | 2023 WTA Finals Cancun Final | WTA Highlights

Published: Sep 02, 2024 Duration: 00:20:01 Category: Sports

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and right off the bat you notice that uh go is going to definitely attack the serve while serving so you think about the time spent on court you know obviously is this going to have a be a factor really doing this match of uh their match when unfortunately the rain had to postpone the match we going to see probably a lot of attacks to the the forehand of and shant does get the hold yeah it'll be interesting to see that Dynamic the little chess match between the two two titles champion of Montreal that being a wt1 th title the second of her career matching her very emotional talking about the experience and knowing that it was very overwhelming for her the support that she received from the Korean fans she had been before but her mom hadn't been in some time her mom mov not on that trip but it was huge for her to bring that trophy back in the midst of that too Picolo went on to win that her fourth career title with dropping just one set that's the only set just thing perspective in that match they were combined 31 points that's telling about the quality of their returner servers impeccable that six book tennis right now and the one thing that shant has been doing better and better oh that's amazing does one better just drops a single point in her second service game and Shion trying to put the pressure on hopefully that's why I'm a commentator as both of you are I look forward to hearing you commentate as these two go Toe to Toe and I think maybe the first question for the thought is we know this has been a tough [Applause] week and Sophie you talking [Applause] about big ball striking really getting some Pace on this F always thought it being overpowering but both going to have to do pretty much the same thing especially on the r returner serve I think if possible obviously cuz I think EA was saying that earlier even though she's got a good solid Ser it's pretty returnable usually yep the motivation was ridiculous a little bit of a mish hit here but uh Pula just not judging this well enough caught that a bit too high has been quite effective as well yeah that's the way she's got to play and and really she's got to move in she can't no but she's so smooth when she does it it doesn't look she's attacking it that'll trickle wide and she a good stead to the opening 18 minutes down the line winner it was ridiculous might have been Sav maybe Sav she beat Sav I think he was I think you're right but you you talked about that Jesse played a perfect match against Coco oh oh yeah she was on fire there yeah poor Coco couldn't really find any answers [Applause] anybody and you know that's that wears on you and she has to work and that's uh one thing against the Relentless consistency I mean that takes his toll on you 21 breaks this tournament 22 would put her in tremendous dead no too troubling too tough yeah that's going to hurt shoulder of the player on the North side yeah she's definitely a little flat comparing to what she's been doing and I mean no wonder I mean that's a lot of tennis played lot it's been 12 months the season is so the the off season is so short ladies what's remarkable about shant and you have a long laundry list but as she's trying to accomplish this 61 opening set thought you might find this interesting Chrissy naturally you know well you were a little bit like that let's let's point it out no I was but that's the that's you know that's the way you're wired everybody's wired differ uhhuh you we had some great athletes in those days and brevity the name of the game 26 minutes to take six of the opening seven games and number one looming large Tech if she can in this one set from the title six games one four matches this year and Jess said isn't that cute because I played 134 30 something yeah no I remember that all right well let's see if there's a differencea maybe strategy and she's trying to move a little bit in place just uh trying to get the the body moving a little bit more but anding out the doubles trophy earlier today and joining us here in the booth well as it continues to wear on in chant continues to kind of the other aspect chy I mean we could roll out some all day but both perfect in finals this year as well with a one set lead oh just two unfor errors from Jesse and you know that could be you know you you you and I both Sophie have played a full year and we know how it feels at the end of the year when yeah the only difference is that your level and my level were different but I'm sure I felt it too but didn't play as many matches as you did but thank you for including me in that but it is gring no doubt oh finally she's getting something kind of joy in the long [Applause] rally I just don't think that from the Baseline right now she's going to be able to win this match think Floyd named an album after you you know somebody asked me said what do you think about Chris I said I played Chris once and I can tell you one thing she always put the B in the worst place for you to hit it period that's it oh thanks well I guess that's true but again I mean that was 89 shots it's like could Jesse but so far it's been pretty consistent things continue to get arduous and more difficult for Jess remember she held in her Opening Service game dropping just a single point but it's been under pressure and there's the blow from she makes it six straight games as she Begins the second set as she ended the first she was the hunted for so long yeah it does take the pressure off no doubt but it seems she's hungry to be the hunted again speaking of the globe and and what's going to transpire this season I don't think she's going to win on grass yet or on Clay yet but too good let me just clarify when I say third she's one for MERS already has ego but doubles that she's playing that is so tough to play both events you know she's going to turn 30 and uh next year so I think she's talked about that they're not going to play as many KOCO doesn't shouldn't be playing that many either I agree well they do have the goal of the Olympics so they'll do enough OB be a to do that oh this is absolutely close does make you know in the locker room was different than on the court I mean we she would offer me a bagel like if we had to play each other before the match or you know not on the scoreboard me real jokingly no I mean we really did like each other away from tennis it was just on the court that it was heated heated up but then I won't tell you what her answer right turbulent times and leaning on each other so much it's amazing at the same time we're experiencing all these things yeah this is but I think we always saw the the human being behind the tennis Rec you know we always did good good how I I feel good and um yeah I mean so far so good knock on wood I go every four four times a year to get checked up but this is gone from I mean it's it's it's been challenging for all these ladies g a she's the Mean Girl of tennis right now eight straight games nine of the first 10 Ser three love second set [Applause] [Applause] yeah Sophie at the start of our broadcast you alluded to the fact that and in the midst of a 10 match win streak uh 10 seems to be perfect for shanc that's 10 straight points 10 straight games 16% ahead of that Baseline it's still pretty aggressive straight games nine for Shante and 10 of the first 11 yeah what you say Soph makes a lot of sense the only problem for Pula is when the needle on empty in the tanks it's hard to implement any strategy well that's true the back of the Court can tell she's exhausted right now she's greedy and she wants this to be done oh how's that and it sets up another break point she seeks five love in this set well there you have it first slice back in from Pula because she couldn't get there really shant ruthless 10 straight games to no so close that's a little bit encouraging that's the only [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Applause] are [Applause] just Sensational in the at times elusive sunshine in conun Angus fante proves perfect and Unstoppable and a complete dismantling of another top 10 opponent this time world number five just pigula she gets one of the most prestigious titles in tennis eish Fant champion of the WTA finals and this one leads her back to one number [Music] one congratulations from her Camp after an absolutely fantastic performance to thump piga sh Tech in mere minutes will return to number one for 76th week more importantly she is Champion for these season and leag finals wow I mean it meant so much to her look at her celebrating right here and not only the win but uh regaining that number one status player on the elic WT for I'm going to have you hold that Trophy up if you will and ladies and gentlemen I present to you the Hey Na seudos WTA finals Cancun Champion EA [Applause] [Music] fiant it is far from an uncommon site particularly the last 2 years and she's feeling 22 e fante friendship bracelets intact and another trophy to her credit and this is a big one the Billy Jean King trophy signifying her Triumph unbeaten unbowed Unstoppable at the WTA finals conun

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