Pegula said before the start of the Australian Open that Keys could absolutely win it if she played her very best.
The world No. 1 is seeking a third Australian Open title in a row. This is what makes her the best player in the world.
Four Americans - Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys, and Emma Navarro - currently occupy a top 10 spot in the WTA rankings.
Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 defeat at the hands of Madison Keys, the No 19 seed, in the summit clash.
Madison Keys' incredible triumph over Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final sparked a wave of reactions across the tennis world. Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, Jessica Pegula, and Petra Kvitova were among those who congratulated Keys on securing the trophy.
Reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka is a Belarusian professional ... defeating top seed Jessica Pegula in straight sets. She also emerged victorious at the 2024 Italian Open ...
MELBOURNE, Australia -- American world No. 6 Jessica Pegula usually ... it's not the same at all," Pegula said. Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka said the tennis balls felt "heavy."
Coco Gauff and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka have moved closer to another semifinal showdown at the Australian Open
Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, Zheng Qinwen, Diana Shnaider, Mirra Andreeva and Jessica Pegula all delivered magic winners on Day 3 of the Australian Open.
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus owns the longest Australian Open women's singles winning streak in more than a decade after advancing out of the third round on Friday in Melbourne.
That includes wins on Friday for No. 1 Aryna ... Sabalenka, who is the two-time defending champion in Australia, No. 3 Gauff, No. 11 Paula Badosa and No. 14 Mirra Andreeva. However, No. 7 seed ...
Coco Gauff moved into the fourth round at the Australian Open with a straightforward 6-4, 6-2 victory over 2021 US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez on Friday night.