Jessica Pegula stayed on course to defend her WTA Charleston Open crown after reaching the final with another three-set victory

Jessica Pegula stayed on course to defend her WTA Charleston Open crown after reaching the final with another three-set victory

 MATTHEW STOCKMAN

Defending champion Jessica Pegula advanced to the final of the WTA Charleston Open tournament on Saturday, defeating fourth seed Iva Jovic 6-4, 5-7, 6-3.

American top seed Pegula, who has been taken to three sets in each of her four matches in Charleston this week, finally wrapped up victory in 2hr 35min when Jovic pulled a forehand return wide.

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