Billie Jean King Cup: Ambitious Jessica Pegula Issues Deadpan Reaction as She Affirms Team USA’s Undying Battle Spirit
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The Billie Jean King qualifiers are all set to distract the attention of fans who are fully focused on the ATP competitions right now. Bringing in an amazing setup of coordinated competition, team USA is set to take on team Belgium, in a setup that will last for two days. For those who might have doubts about Team USA’s preparations amid the absence of star player Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula is set to compensate.
Jessica Pegula, leading the charge for Team USA in the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers against Belgium, recently unveiled the firm tone carried by her team’s ambitions. On being asked about the team’s preparation status, Pegula explained the team’s determination with a deadpan expression, stating, “We don’t want to lose.”
This declaration revealed their focused approach, despite facing a seemingly overmatched competitor, lacking players in the top 250. Looking at Team USA’s remarkable roster for the upcoming competition against Team Belgium, Pegula, who is ranked world No. 5, will be supported by WTA star Madison Keys at No. 20.
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"We don't want to lose," Jessica Pegula deadpans when asked by a reporter of Team USA's motivation playing an overmatched Belgium (without a player in the top 250) in BJK Cup action this weekend at the USTA Campus
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Along with them, rising star Emma Navarro, who is currently ranked at No. 21, is also gearing up to make her debut in the Billie Jean King Cup, adding more depth to the team’s lineup. Additionally, Caroline Dolehide and Taylor Townsend, both ranked within the top 60, are also set to be valuable options for potential doubles competition.
With Pegula’s firm expression giving out the team’s mindset for the upcoming competition, fans can now expect a highly competitive setup and a performance full of dominance from Team USA’s side of the court.
Naomi Osaka to hold the baton of Japan’s expectations
While Jessica Pegula is leading Team USA to take on Belgium in the upcoming competition, Naomi Osaka is set to be the main flag bearer for Team Japan. Set to be in a showdown against Kazakhstan, the WTA star, who recently gave birth to her daughter Shai, is excited to be a part of the event.
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“She said that she wants to play, so I’m really happy,” Team Japan’s captain Ai Sugiyama announced. Along with that, she also expressed her aspiration to be on top of the event, saying, “We’re aiming for the very top. The players have the potential.”
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As all teams are currently looking forward to gathering the best they have along with keeping their goals intact, it remains to be seen who will manage to move ahead for the further rounds.
Edited by:
Sanchari Bhaduri