Jessica Pegula explains emotional that means behind title win at Korea Open
Jessica Pegula lifted her fourth profession title on the Korea Open on Sunday and defined why the victory was further particular. The world No 4 down Yue Yuan in straight units, later telling the gang that her mom Kim hailed from Korea and sharing her love for the nation whereas apologising for not talking the language.
Pegula achieved a brand new profession feat as she lifted the trophy in Korea. It marked the primary time ever that the American gained a number of titles in the identical season, having additionally gained the Canadian Open again in August.
The 29-year-old was the highest seed in Seoul and dropped only one set en path to the title. She wanted an hour and 23 minutes to defeat world No 128 Yuan within the remaining 6-2 6-3 and admitted that the victory was further significant as she is half Korean.
“My mom is Korean and she was adopted from here so it’s really special to be able to win here. Not a lot of people can say that so it’s really cool,” Pegula instructed the gang. The American’s mom Kim hails from South Korea however has beforehand mentioned she has no recollection of her formative years, as she was delivered to the United States and adopted as a five-year-old.
And Pegula had been feeling the love after returning to Korea as she added: “In the last few years, as my ranking has gone up, I’ve definitely felt so much more support from you guys and the fans. A lot more than I expected coming back here from five years ago. So it’s really special.”
The four-time title winner additionally apologised for not talking the language however shared her love for the native meals. Pegula continued: “I’m sorry I don’t speak but I do like Korean barbecue and I do like kimchi so I guess that’s the Korean in me.” The high seed in Seoul had some form phrases for her opponent as Yuan was competing in her first tour-level remaining.