Iga Swiatek is 'definitely not invincible' despite her dominance as world No. 1, says Jessica Pegula

13.03.2023 - 21:17 eurosport.com

Iga Swiatek is «definitely not invincible» despite her dominance as world No. 1, reckons Jessica Pegula ahead of what could become the signature women's tennis rivalry in 2023.

Pegula stunned most observers with her rampant win over Swiatek at the season-opening United Cup back in January, but the Pole did get her own back to take the title in Doha in February.

Ad The pair, in opposite sides of the draw at the ongoing Indian Wells, could meet in the final at 'Tennis Paradise', and Pegula is bullish about her chances when she next has to take on the powerful Pole.

WTA Indian WellsPegula, Sakkari win in three, Gauff gets birthday victory over Noskova11 HOURS AGO «She's definitely not invincible in my mind,» Pegula said, after a hard-fought, three-set victory over Anastasia Potapova in the Round of 32. «I have played her in pretty close matches.

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