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.
Jessica Pegula won her first-round match at the Australian Open in straight sets Monday after tuning up for the Grand Slam tournament with a runner-up finish in her first WTA Tour event of the season.
Jessica Pegula is into the second round of the 2025 Australian Open successfully after easing past rising star Maya Joint who had no answers for her vastly more experienced opponent losing 6-3, 6-0 in Melbourne.
The Adelaide International qualifiers feature an impressive line-up of players, including Leylah Fernandez, Maria Sakkari, and Belinda Bencic, all vying for a spot in the tournament's main draw.
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Pegula, Navarro advance in Adelaide
Jessica Pegula dropped just five games to romp past Maria Sakkari at the Adelaide International on Wednesday in a delayed start to her season days before the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic celebrated Olga Danilovic’s victory over seventh seed Jessica Pegula in the third round of the women’s singles on Friday at the Rod Laver Arena.
Jessica Pegula dropped just five games to romp past Maria Sakkari at the Adelaide International on Wednesday in a delayed start to her season days before the Australian Open.
However, No. 7 seed Jessica Pegula was ousted by world No. 55 Olga Danilovic in two sets. The Serbian player beat the U.S. Open runner-up 7-6 (3), 6-1 after she hit 28 winners and saved all six break points she faced. It was Danilovic’s third career win over a top-10 player.
American youngster Coco Gauff extended her winning streak to nine matches with a 6-3, 7-5 defeat of Jodie Burrage in the Aus
Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff roll to Australian Open's 4th round. Naomi Osaka retires due to injury and Jessica Pegula was upset in the third round.
Day six at the Australian Open was filled with shocking upsets and intense matches. Olga Danilovic of Serbia upset Jessica Pegula, while Novak Djokovic maintained his winning streak. Naomi Osaka retired due to injury.