Jessica Pegula Reaches US Open Quarterfinals Defeating Ann Li

Jessica Pegula has advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 U.S. Open, continuing her strong performance at this Grand Slam where she has not dropped a set. The No. 4 seed defeated fellow American Ann Li decisively, 6-1, 6-2, in just 54 minutes, and will face two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova, who recently survived a tough match against Taylor Townsend. Pegula, who overcame a previous 0-6 record in Grand Slam quarterfinals by reaching last year's final, has shown marked improvement despite a rocky season, including losing four of six matches before the tournament and struggling in practice sessions. She praised her recent form as the best since before Wimbledon, attributing her success to solid execution and strategy. Townsend, attempting to reach her first quarterfinal after 31 Grand Slam appearances, fell short in a close match. Pegula expressed pride in her comeback and aims to go further in this tournament, building on her confidence and recent positive momentum.