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Pallade Veneta - Kasatkina battles past Pegula to reach Charleston final

Kasatkina battles past Pegula to reach Charleston final

SPORTS 06.04.2024
Kasatkina battles past Pegula to reach Charleston final
Kasatkina battles past Pegula to reach Charleston final / Photo: ELSA - GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

Russia's Daria Kasatkina advanced to the final of the WTA Charleston Open clay court tournament on Saturday after a three-set semi-final victory over top-seeded American Jessica Pegula.

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Kasatkina, who needed a lengthy medical timeout in the third set, booked her place in Sunday's final after prevailing 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) in 2hr 45min against home hope Pegula.

The Russian fourth seed finished the semi-final with her right leg heavily strapped after a gruelling scrap against her opponent.

Kasatkina looked to be in trouble in the final set tie-break after Pegula raced into a 3-1 lead.

But the 26-year-old –- who won the Charleston crown in 2017 -– showed great courage to rally back and take control.

She moved to double match point at 6-4 in the tie break after Pegula smacked a return into the net.

Pegula saved the first match point after Kasatkina hit a forehand long, but the Russian made no mistake on the next point, whipping a superb crosscourt forehand beyond her opponent to seal victory.

Kasatkina will play either third seed Maria Sakkari or in-form Danielle Collins in Sunday's final.

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