US Open 2022 – Jessica Pegula drinks beer at the press conference after losing against Swiatek: That’s her explanation

The 28-year-old said: “I try to go to the toilet because of the doping control. Although it also helps to make the defeat more bearable.”

Pegula could have reached a semi-final in a Grand Slam in New York for the first time in her career.

So far, the American has failed in the quarterfinals at the latest – also at the Australian Open last year and this year and at the French Open in June.

Swiatek also ended Pegula’s Grand Slam hopes in Roland Garros. Regarding her record in the majors, the 28-year-old also said: “Three quarter-finals, that’s annoying. I wish I’d made it here at my home Grand Slam, but obviously not. I wish I didn’t have to be in every quarter-final play against Iga or Ash Barty.”

After all, Pegula no longer has to play against the Australian after her career ends. The American also saw a bit of the positive, saying: “I’ve had a great year in the Grand Slams. There are still some tournaments left, but I’m feeling a little drained. I’m not really happy. It sucks to lose. I wish , it would have been different today. I’m sure I’ll see more positives in it tomorrow.”