Jessica Pegula likely set herself up for a chance at redemption.

The No. 4-ranked American star breezed past Barbora Krejcikova, 6-3, 6-3 in the U.S. Open quarterfinals Tuesday afternoon at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Pegula will next face the winner of the Aryna Sabalenka-Marketa Vondrousova match later on Tuesday. The No. 1-ranked Sabalenka is heavily favored.

Jessica Pegula celebrates her win over Barbora Krejcikova. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Sabalenka defeated Pegula in last year’s U.S. Open final , spoiling Pegula’s chance to win the first Grand Slam of her career. It was also the first time Pegula reached the final of a Grand Slam.

Now, Pegula is likely to get another crack at getting past Sabalenka.

Jessica Pegula of the United States reacts. Getty Images

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