Jessica pegala ranked number six in the world is Making Waves in New York she's been spotted taking public transportation embracing the city's Vibe but it's not just about the commute she's gone through big changes swapping coaches earlier this year after a rib injury setback despite the challenges pegula's form is on fire she clinched her first grasscourt title and defended her Canadian open title now she's sailed through to the quarterfinals at the US Open but here's the kicker this is her seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal she's fallen short six times before so will this be different with her new coaching team Mark nolles and Mark merklin pegala is more focused than ever a potential clash with world numberer one aiga suek looms but pegala remains optimistic her movement on the court has improved and she's laser focused on her game