Jessica Pegula Overcomes Emma Raducanu at China Open to Reach Last 16

Jessica Pegula staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Emma Raducanu at the China Open, overcoming three match points in the second set before dominating the third. Pegula acknowledged some luck during the match, particularly with two fortunate backhand winners and a double fault from Raducanu, but emphasized her determination to keep fighting. Raducanu, the British No. 1, had entered the match with solid recent form but has struggled against top-ranked players, with most of her losses in 2025 coming against top-20 opponents. Their head-to-head favors Pegula, who has won two of their three meetings on hard courts, including a recent close match at the Miami Open. Pegula's victory sets up a next-round clash against Marta Kostyuk. Both players have impressed in their opening rounds, with Pegula targeting her fourth title of the season and Raducanu seeking to improve her record against top-10 competition.