“Pegula Reveals Secret to Epic Season Comeback – How She ‘Trusted the Process’ for Success”

**Jessica Pegula’s Remarkable Comeback: From Injury Setbacks to US Open Finalist**

World No. 3 Jessica Pegula’s resurgence during the North American hardcourt season was nothing short of spectacular. After making the bold move to part ways with her longtime coach David Witt in February, Pegula sought a fresh start. Witt had been instrumental in guiding the 30-year-old to a consistent Top 10 ranking, but Pegula felt it was time for a change.

However, the first half of her season was derailed by injuries. Physical setbacks forced her to miss the entire Middle East swing in February and hampered her performances at Indian Wells and Miami. Things worsened when another injury caused her to sit out the European clay court season, leaving Pegula facing what seemed like a season to forget.

But the American No. 1 found her form on the grass, winning the Berlin Open in dramatic fashion, saving five championship points in a thrilling final against Anna Kalinskaya. Despite a second-round exit at Wimbledon, Pegula’s confidence was returning.

Her breakthrough came during the North American hardcourt season, where she successfully defended her title at the Canadian Open and reached the final in Cincinnati, falling to Aryna Sabalenka. Pegula’s momentum carried her to her first-ever Grand Slam final at the US Open, where she once again faced Sabalenka. Though she finished runner-up, Pegula remained positive, reflecting on a season that had finally turned around.

Qualifying for the WTA Finals had seemed like a long shot earlier in the year, but Pegula’s hardcourt success now puts her in a strong position to qualify for the event in Riyadh. “It wasn’t necessarily on my radar at the start of the grass-court season,” Pegula admitted. “But I trusted the process, trusted my training, and believed it would come back.”

In an unexpected twist, Pegula’s injury struggles may have worked in her favor. “I’m fresher than I’ve been in the past,” she said. “I’m happy it worked out this way, though it wasn’t something I planned.”

One key to Pegula’s mental strength was her track record of bouncing back stronger from injuries. “Every time I’ve been out, I’ve come back better,” she explained. “I leaned on that experience to help me this season.”

With her fresh perspective and renewed energy, Pegula has proven that even setbacks can lead to something greater.