Veronika Kudermetova beats Jessica Pegula to clinch Pan Pacific Open title

Veronika Kudermetova, the eighth seed, claimed her second career title by defeating Jessica Pegula in the Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo. Kudermetova’s aggressive style and powerful shots from the baseline helped her take a commanding lead in the match. This victory also marked her fifth win in the last six encounters against top-10 opponents.