Pegula using US Open final run as Australian Open inspiration

The American world number seven lost in two tough sets to top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at Flushing Meadows before ending her season with an appearance at the WTA Finals. "It's funny how it feels like so long ago, but also feels like last week at the same time," she said of the US Open ahead of starting her 2025 campaign as top seed at the Adelaide International. "Tennis is weird like that. It's definitely a motivation for me to want to do well this year and keep going for my goals and everything that I've set out for myself this year.