Pegula reaches Charleston semifinals

Comeback victory

The defending champion came from a set down to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, continuing her pattern of strong comebacks after dropping the opening set in each of her matches so far.

Strong performance

Ranked world number five, Pegula needed two hours and ten minutes to secure the win, firing eight aces and relying on her powerful serve to turn the match around.

Match turning point

Shnaider started strongly and even led 2-0 in the deciding set, but Pegula responded by winning six consecutive games to seal victory.

Next challenge

Pegula, aiming for her second title this year after her Dubai triumph, will face the winner of the match between Iva Jovic and Anna Kalinskaya, with potential final opponents including Belinda Bencic or Madison Keys.