Australian Open Quarterfinal: Pegula to Face Anisimova in Melbourne

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Melbourne: Jessica Pegula delivered a commanding performance to eliminate defending champion Madison Keys from the Australian Open and secure a spot in the women’s singles quarterfinals, where she will face fellow American Amanda Anisimova.

In a high-stakes all-American fourth-round encounter at Rod Laver Arena, Pegula controlled proceedings from the outset, cruising to a 6-3, 6-4 victory that brought an end to Keys’ title defense. The result marked a decisive win for the sixth-seeded Pegula, who showed patience and precision against her countrywoman in just over an hour of play.

“This is one of the matches you really want to be at your best,” Pegula said after the match, reflecting on her consistent form at Melbourne Park. Her development on the Tour has seen her repeatedly reach the latter stages of major events, and she will now bid for a place in the semifinals.

The victory was notable not only for its competitive significance, but also for the narrative surrounding the two players. Pegula and Keys are close off court and co-hosts of a popular tennis podcast, adding an emotional edge to the matchup. Yet on Monday, Pegula’s tactical command and efficiency in key moments saw her dominate across both sets.

 Meanwhile, Amanda Anisimova punched her ticket to the quarterfinals with a straight-sets win over Wang Xinyu, prevailing 7-6(4), 6-4 to reach this stage of the tournament for the first time at Melbourne Park. The fourth-seeded Anisimova, a two-time Grand Slam finalist at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, showcased her resilience under pressure and will now face Pegula in an all-American last-eight showdown.

With both American players progressing, the women’s draw has opened up, and Pegula’s win ranks among the most significant results of Day 9 at the Australian Open  a day that also saw strong performances from other seeds as the tournament moves deeper into the second week.

Pegula’s quarterfinal appearance continues her consistent run in Grand Slam events and underscores her ongoing push for a first major title, while Anisimova’s breakthrough into the Melbourne quarterfinals adds further intrigue to the championship’s latter stages.