Pegula Dominates Defending Champion

In a stunning performance at the Australian Open, Jessica Pegula decisively eliminated defending champion Madison Keys in the round of 16. The match ended with a score of 6-3, 6-4, showcasing Pegula’s skill and strategic play.

Pegula Dominates Defending Champion Keys

Keys, who is currently ranked 9th in the world, faced a challenging match against the 6th-ranked Pegula. Last year, she made headlines by winning the title after defeating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. However, this year, Pegula proved to be a formidable opponent.

Pegula commented on her approach, stating, “I focused on what I needed to do. In the first set, she played some good games, and I had to capitalize on her second serves.” Although Keys fought back momentarily after breaking Pegula’s serve to reduce the deficit to 3-4, she struggled to regain her footing.

Keys’ Struggles and Errors

• Keys committed 28 unforced errors during the match.
• Included were significant mistakes, such as a serve that rebounded a meter short.
• She opened the match with three double faults, which set a challenging tone.

Despite her efforts, Keys could not apply consistent pressure, allowing Pegula to take control and eventually secure the victory.

Upcoming Match: Pegula vs. Anisimova

Pegula will now face Amanda Anisimova in the quarter-finals. Anisimova, currently ranked 4th globally, made a strong impression by reaching her first Australian Open quarter-finals, defeating Wang Xinyu of China with a score of 7-6 (7/4), 6-4.

Anisimova expressed her excitement, saying, “I feel great, what a battle!” She has yet to lose a set in the tournament and looks forward to her clash with Pegula. “It’s a shame, but one American won’t go further than the quarters,” Anisimova added, recognizing the competitive spirit of the tournament.

Other Quarter-Final Matches

In other notable matches, Elena Rybakina easily surpassed Elise Mertens, winning 6-1, 6-3. The 5th-ranked Rybakina, a Wimbledon champion, will face World No. 2 Iga Swiatek, who also secured her quarter-final spot after defeating Maddison Inglis 6-0, 6-3.

• Rybakina recorded an impressive 65% of first serves and hit 10 aces.
• Swiatek displayed confidence and precision, aiming for her first Australian Open title.

These upcoming matches promise to be thrilling, with top-ranked players vying for a place in the semifinals. As the tournament progresses, fans can look forward to more exciting tennis action on Filmogaz.com.