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Pegula reaches Washington Open final after defeating Shnaider

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:09 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Pegula reaches Washington Open final after defeating Shnaider

Summary

Jessica Pegula advanced to the women's final of the WTA and ATP Washington Open by defeating Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-4 on August 1, 2026. Pegula, ranked third in the world, fell behind early at 5-2 in the first set but mounted a comeback to win the next five games. She will face the winner of the match between Alexandra Eala and Naomi Osaka in the final. Shnaider, who was a semi-finalist at this year's French Open, aimed for her sixth WTA title but fell short.

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By the Numbers

•Pegula fell behind 5-2 but rebounded to win the first set.
•The match lasted 87 minutes with a final score of 7-5, 6-4.
•Pegula aims for her third title of the year.
•Final opponent determined after Eala vs. Osaka match.
•Shnaider missed a chance for her sixth WTA title.

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8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Pegula defeats Shnaider to reach Washington Open final

What they're saying

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Jessica Pegula, seeking her third title of the year, advanced to the women's final of the WTA and ATP Washington Open by defeating Russia's Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-4 on Saturday.World number three Pegula, who won her first WTA title in 2019 at Washington, fell behind 5-2 at the start but battled back to reach her fourth final of the year.
— Yahoo Sports

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