Jessica Pegula praises Aryna Sabalenka's rare talent following US Open

Jessica Pegula praised Aryna Sabalenka's unique ability to perform well under anger after their US Open semifinal match. Although Sabalenka defeated Pegula 7-5, 6-2, she ultimately lost to Elena Rybakina in the final. Pegula highlighted that few players can maintain high performance while visibly upset, contrasting her own reactions to anger. Sabalenka's emotional displays have drawn mixed reactions from fans, particularly following her racket-smashing incident after the final. The strong rivalry between the two players continues to evolve, with a total of 14 encounters to date.

• 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jessica Pegula praises Aryna Sabalenka for having a rare talent very few players share after the US Open finishes