When Pegula lost Friday, she complained of slow conditions on the court. Sabalenka has noted it as well -- but not everyone feels that way.
Day 6 of the Australian Open saw a number of big names in men's and women's singles easily advance to the next round. But one major loss was No. 7-ranked Jessica Pegula, who was defeated in two sets by Serbian Olga Danilović.
Olga Danilovic upset Jessica Pegula in the Australian Open third round to notch her third career Top 10 win and move into the second week of a major for the second time.
Novak Djokovic's Serbian standout protege Olga Danilovic dominated Jessica Pegula in the third round of the Australian Open to a roar of support from her nation.
Jessica Pegula had a pretty good idea about what was to blame for her shock Australian Open loss as the world No. 6 lamented that the court was "so slow" while the balls were "so heavy." On Friday, the American tennis star saw her run at Melbourne Park come to an end after world No. 55 Olga Danilovic ousted her 7-6 (3) 6-1.
World No. 55 Olga Danilovic produced a stunning performance at the Australian Open, defeating seventh seed Jessica Pegula in the third round on Friday. The match, which lasted 1 hour and 30 minutes, ended with a 7-6 (3), 6-1 scoreline in favor of Danilovic.
Pegula said before the start of the Australian Open that Keys could absolutely win it if she played her very best.
Jessica Pegula has historically been a really solid performer at the Australian Open, making the quarterfinals three times in the past.
Four Americans - Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys, and Emma Navarro - currently occupy a top 10 spot in the WTA rankings.
However, No. 7 seed Jessica Pegula was ousted by world No. 55 Olga ... Djokovic — who won 10 of his 24 Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open — overcame some mid-match breathing trouble ...
AUSTRALIAN OPEN champion Madison Keys will not be able to play in Austin, Texas next month due to a little-known WTA rule. The American, 29, produced an incredible performance to defeat Aryna
Australian Open champion Madison Keys has been forced out of an upcoming tournament immediately after — and as a result of — her first ever grand slam triumph. The 29-year-old enjoyed a successful start to her 2025 season, taking out the title in Adelaide before lifting the trophy in Melbourne.