Jessica Pegula lost to Linda Noskova in the China Open semifinals on a dramatic day, blowing three match points.
What happened?
The match started with Pegula dropping the first set 3-6, but she came back strong in the second set, winning 6-1.
Pegula seemed to have the upper hand in the third set, breaking Noskova to serve for the match at 6-5.
She was up 40-15, holding two match points, but couldn't convert.
Why it matters for Jessica Pegula
This loss has to sting for Pegula, who had saved three match points to defeat Emma Raducanu earlier in the tournament.
Pegula admitted to getting “a little lucky” after that win, but her luck ran out against Noskova.
The pressure mounted, and Noskova broke back to force a tiebreak.
What comes next?
Pegula now has a few days to regroup before the Wuhan Open, where a potential rematch with Raducanu looms.
Pegula will look to bounce back from this tough loss and regain her momentum.
The final score was 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 (6), a nail-biting finish to a thrilling match.
Noskova was stunned by her win, writing “Finals. What just happened?” on the camera lens after the match.
Pegula's collapse was a masterclass in how to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
The 20-year-old Czech player took advantage of Pegula's mistakes and capitalized on her opportunities.
Pegula sent a ball wide on Noskova's second match point, and the match was over.
The Wuhan Open will be a chance for Pegula to redeem herself and get back on track.
Pegula's ranking and recent performances will be put to the test in the upcoming tournament.
The China Open semifinals loss was a tough pill to swallow for Pegula, but she will look to learn from her mistakes.
The tennis world will be watching to see how Pegula responds to this setback.
Pegula's fans will be hoping for a strong bounce-back performance from their favorite player.
The road to recovery starts now for Pegula, and the Wuhan Open will be a crucial test of her mettle.