Jessica Pegula – Fourth seed Jessica Pegula burst out of the blocks to take a commanding early lead over Barbora Krejcikova, racing to a 3-0 set advantage in the opening frames of their quarter-final clash at the US Open.
Pegula, continuing her impressive unbeaten streak at Flushing Meadows—she hasn’t dropped a set this tournament—looked sharp and confident as she pounced on Krejcikova’s errors. A key swing came when Krejcikova misplayed what should’ve been a routine putaway, allowing Pegula to consolidate with a forehand winner.
Across the net, Krejcikova entered this duel coming off a monumental fourth-round battle. She overcame eight match points in a dramatic 1-6, 7-6(13), 6-3 victory over fellow American Taylor Townsend, hitting an unreturnable serve to dodge the final match point in a marathon second-set tiebreak.
The two women’s styles couldn’t be more different: Pegula’s flat, consistent groundstrokes and elite break percentage versus Krejcikova’s more varied arsenal of spins, slices, and surprising angles. Although Krejcikova leads their head-to-head 2–1, Pegula’s current form makes her the firm favourite to advance.
🧠 Match-Up at a Glance
| Player | Key Strengths | Recent Momentum |
|---|---|---|
| Jessica Pegula | Flat consistency, break-heavy baseline game | No set dropped; ruthlessly beaten Ann Li 6-1, 6-2 |
| Barbora Krejcikova | Creative variety, clutch resilience | Saved 8 match points vs. Townsend |
The winner will face either defending champion Aryna Sabalenka or Marketa Vondrousova in the semi-finals.
📝 Why This Match Matters
- Pegula: At 31 and still chasing Grand Slam glory, it’s her best chance yet—especially given her unblemished run this tournament.
- Krejcikova: The former Wimbledon and Roland-Garros champion is rediscovering form after injury, and her ability to grind through pressure situations makes her a constant threat.
Fans can expect a tactical battle between Pegula’s power-oriented consistency and Krejcikova’s crafty all-court game. With Pegula’s early dominance, the American has set the tone—but as we’ve seen, Krejcikova thrives when pushed to the brink.
🎯 Keep Watching
- Pegula’s relentless aggression is paying off early.
- Krejcikova must respond with variety and mental toughness to stay alive.
- Break opportunity conversion and serve consistency will likely decide the outcome.
As drama unfolds on Day 10 at Arthur Ashe Stadium, this match feels poised for intensity. Stay tuned: this could go the distance.
