Interview: Jessica Pegula, regularity rewarded? – Roland Garros

Currently engaged in Madrid before turning to Roland-Garros, Pegula wants to go even further this year on the Philippe-Chatrier court.

With five defeats and only two victories against Swiatek, including one in the United Cup in January, the American would gladly do without a meeting with the world number 1 in Paris.

“I obviously want to do better than last year, which will be very difficult“, launches the right-hander. I faced Iga last year. She’s definitely the best on clay in this tournament. If I could not cross his path in the quarterfinals, that would be great. I will have to maintain my aggressiveness. My serve and return are also very important. When I manage to focus on those aspects, I usually deliver good performances.”

“In these big events, I only focus on the present moment and try to clear my mind. I may have to take more risks and have more confidence in myself“, concludes Pegula.