WATCH: Jessica Pegula battles back from a set to end Danielle Collins' title defense at Charleston Open

Tennis star Jessica Pegula has defeated Danielle Collins in the quarterfinals of the Charleston Open 2025 in the epic three-setter clash. The 31-year-old star player has won this game with a scoreline of 1-6, 6-3, and 6-0 and now stormed into the semi-final round. Pegula is now set to face strong player Ekaterina Alexandrova in the last four rounds, where the top two WTA stars aim to seal the final berth.

Pegula's epic comeback!

Pegula had a horrendous start to the game, as Collins was clearly seen taking advantage of her unforced errors. Despite that, the 31-year-old star player showcased her resilience, smacked breathtaking shots, and extended long rallies to defeat Collins in the second set, which allowed her to level up the game. Thereafter, the star player completely dominated the third and deciding set, didn't allow her fellow American to even win a single game, and marked a crucial victory to advance to the semi-finals.

Watch the performance here:

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Top Seed Jessica Pegula advances to the semifinals after beating Collins 1-6, 6-3, 6-0.#CharlestonOpen pic.twitter.com/PUpKKPSKU2

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Jessica Pegula's stellar Miami Open 2025 run!

Notably, Jessica Pegula has a great Miami Open 2025 stint. The star player showcased her best form in the semi-finals when she defeated teenage sensation Alexandra Eala. However, world number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated her in the summit clash. Pegula seems a formidable contender to win the title here.

What is the secret to stopping Collins from winning the clash?

Meanwhile, Pegula has talked about her tactical brilliance and pragmatic adjustment, which allowed her to win this game over Collins. The tennis player talked about how she dominated her serves to thwart her fellow American from the prestigious tournament.

"In my mind, I knew I could beat her, that she had never defeated me, so I focused on having some patience and not succumbing to frustration. I just needed to move better, vary my serve a bit more, try to change the pace, and threaten her serve when possible. As the games went by, I increased the pressure, and in the end, it worked," Jessica Pegula said after the win.