Pegula thumps Giorgi to wins Citi Open

Camila Giorgi had no answers in Washington, as Jessica Pegula won the Citi Open to the delight of the home crowd.

Published : Aug 05, 2019 09:51 IST

Jessica Pegula in action in Washington
Jessica Pegula in action in Washington
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Jessica Pegula in action in Washington

Jessica Pegula outclassed Camila Giorgi 6-2 6-2 to win a first WTA Tour title at the Citi Open.

The unseeded American was in fine form on a stuffy day in Washington, saving the only break point she faced in the entire match against Giorgi.

Pegula had earned a comeback win over Iga Swiatek and ousted Anna Kalinskaya in a three-set semi-final win.

On this occasion, it took just 59 minutes for Pegula, whose parents own Buffalo franchises the Bills and the Sabres, to secure the home triumph.

Pegula - who was joined on court by her pet dog during the trophy presentation - now holds a 3-1 head-to-head record over Giorgi and goes one better than her losing effort in the Quebec final last year.

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