"*Pegula/Draper 2-1 Swiatek/Ruud (*denotes next server) Swiatek and Ruud go down love-15 then 15-40 on Swiatek's serve. A couple of break-point chances for Pegula and Draper. They save the first, then the second. But a wicked backhand by Pegula forces an error at 40-all and seizes the early break for the No 1 seeds. It's the first time either of these teams have been broken in the tournament."
"The top seeds against the No 3 seeds pits two of the most intriguing scratch partnerships against each other. Pegula's steadiness and Draper's net aggression carried them smoothly through Tuesday, highlighted by their dismantling of Raducanu and Alcaraz. But Swiatek and Ruud, fresh off a late-night dash from Cincinnati, handled the turnaround with ease, playing crisp and composed doubles. With $1m and bragging rights on the line, this semi-final is a clash of singles stars who've found instant chemistry."
Top seeds Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper faced Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud in a high-stakes doubles semi-final. Pegula and Draper won the toss and elected to receive. Early games saw exchanged momentum, with error-strewn play allowing immediate breaks and then counter-breaks. Swiatek and Ruud faced break-point chances on serve, but Pegula produced a decisive backhand at 40-all to claim the first break of the match. Pegula's steadiness and Draper's net aggression combined with powerful serving to underpin their position in the opening set.
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