Jessica Pegula won the most important title of her career at the WTA 1000 in Guadalajara after beating the Greek Maria Sakkari in the final (6-2, 6-3). The American closes a perfect week in the best way to add her second WTA trophy.
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A grand finale between Maria Sakkari y Jessica Pegula in this first edition of the WTA 1000 in Guadalajara. Pegula arrived as the clear favorite for having had a high level week at all times. The American wanted to seek the second title of her career. For her part, Sakkari came to this instance with fatigue in tow, from playing the semifinal against Bouzkova a few hours earlier. The Greek, beyond this great opportunity, had already fulfilled the objective of the week by qualifying for the WTA Finals.
Pegula, the best of the week
A fairly even start between two players who little by little measured each other, knowing the importance of what they were disputing. Pegula made the first difference on the scoreboard by breaking in the fifth game to take a 3-2 lead. Helena showed a desire to reverse the situation, but she did not have her usual physical rest. Taking advantage of this favorable trend, Jessica signed a second break to direct the result in her favor. Pegula did not hesitate and took the initial set 6-2.
Beyond the logical physical factor, Pegula was feeling great in her service games, without letting up or a break chance for her rival. The North American returned to take advantage in the numerical, now also in this second set, to be close to the title. Closer still after a second break, she to go ahead 5-2. The obvious nerves of such a relevant instance played a trick on the World No.3, who now allowed Sakkari to recover a break. Nevertheless, A new break would quickly come for Pegula, who thus consecrated herself as the champion of the WTA 1000 in Guadalajara..
