American world number four Jessica Pegula reached the semi-finals of the WTA event in Berlin after beating countrywoman Madison Keys on Friday.<\/p>\n
Pegula, a 2024 champion on the Berlin grass, won 7-6 (7\/5), 7-6 (10\/8) over her close friend and podcast co-host Keys in sweltering conditions in the German capital.<\/p>\n
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In their first meeting since Pegula ended Keys’ title defence at the Australian Open in January, both players each broke serve once in the opening set and forced a tiebreak, which Pegula won.<\/p>\n
Pegula ran out to a 4-2 lead in the second but Keys fought back to once again set up a tiebreak. Pegula triumphed 10-8 in the tiebreak to extend her winning run to seven without defeat over fellow Americans this calendar year.<\/p>\n
The 32-year-old American will face either world number one Aryna Sabalenka or Nikola Bartunkova in the semi-finals on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Eighth seed Linda Noskova defeated Spanish wildcard Paula Badosa 6-1, 6-3 in Friday’s second quarter-final.<\/p>\n
Later on Friday, world number eight Elina Svitolina takes on Alexandra Eala, who eliminated Elena Rybakina on Thursday.<\/p>\n
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