September 05, (THEWILL) – With the shocking exit of world number one Iga Swiatek from the 2024 US Open at the hands of American Jessica Pegula, the women’s title race has been blown wide open. Swiatek’s departure leaves the field more unpredictable, sparking debates on who will now emerge victorious in New York.
Jessica Pegula, who finally broke her Grand Slam quarter-final curse after six unsuccessful attempts, now looks like a serious contender. She capitalised on Swiatek’s unforced errors to secure a 6-2, 6-4 win, which will boost her confidence for the rest of the tournament making her a strong contender.
Another strong candidate is Karolina Muchova. The Czech star has reached her second consecutive US Open semi-final, despite battling illness. Muchova’s consistent form and ability to overcome adversity have made her a strong contender, and she has yet to drop a set in the tournament. Having overcome a serious wrist injury earlier in the year, Muchova is determined to make her mark.
The wide-open field now raises many questions, with Aryna Sabalenka, who advanced against Qinwen Zheng, also in the mix. With Swiatek’s exit, the road to the US Open title is full of possibilities.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
