Keys, Pegula advance in all-American clashes at Australian Open

January 22, 2026 10:23 AM

Keys, Pegula advance in all-American clashes at Australian Open

Defending champion Madison Keys moved into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday with a 6-1 7-5 victory over fellow American Ashlyn Krueger, rallying from a second-set deficit to seal the win. The ninth seed dominated the opening set but was tested in the second as world number 62 Krueger surged to a 5-2 lead and earned a set point. Keys responded with a strong comeback, winning five consecutive games to close out the match in one hour and 13 minutes. “I started really well and ...

Sabalenka battles back to beat Pegula and reach US Open final

September 5, 2025 10:59 AM

Sabalenka battles back to beat Pegula and reach US Open final

World number one Aryna Sabalenka fought back to keep her U.S. Open title defence rolling on Thursday by beating American Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-3 6-4 in a pressure-packed semi-final. The Belarusian recovered from a nervy start in a rematch of the 2024 finale, drowning out the partisan fans at Arthur Ashe Stadium and overwhelming the fourth seed with 43 winners and eight aces. Pegula brought some of her best tennis to Flushing Meadows this year but after winning the first set she struggled to...