Jessica Pegula Closing In On US Open Semifinal Spot
The quarterfinal action at the 2025 U.S. Open has been filled with intensity, and right now, all eyes are on American star Jessica Pegula. Playing on the biggest stage at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Pegula has been in complete control of her match against Barbora Krejčíková, the 2024 Wimbledon champion. The energy in the packed stadium has been undeniable, with the New York crowd rallying firmly behind their home favorite.
From the very start, Pegula set the tone. Her opening service game was crisp, backed up by big forehands and confident net play. She immediately broke Krejčíková’s serve, pouncing on mistakes and punishing second serves. By the end of the first set, which Pegula secured 6-3, the numbers told the story. She had outpaced her opponent in winners, dominated the net points, and kept her opponent scrambling with deep, flat groundstrokes. Krejčíková, who is known for her tricky slices and doubles-inspired variations, simply could not find the rhythm.
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The second set has only reinforced Pegula’s command. After an error-strewn service game from Krejčíková that included back-to-back double faults, Pegula broke again to start the set. She extended the lead with a calm hold of serve and soon raced ahead 4-1. The American’s relentless consistency and sharp passing shots have prevented Krejčíková from creating any momentum. Even when Pegula stumbled with a couple of double faults herself, she found the answers, digging deep to hold her serve when pressured.
The sense inside Ashe is that Pegula is on the brink of something special. At 31 years old, she is chasing just her second career Grand Slam semifinal. The opportunity feels even more significant given the historic backdrop: if Pegula were to reach the final, it would mark the first time in the Open Era that all four women’s singles major finals in one year featured different American women. With Madison Keys already winning in Australia, Coco Gauff triumphing at Roland Garros, and Amanda Anisimova finishing runner-up at Wimbledon, Pegula’s run could complete a remarkable sweep for U.S. women’s tennis in 2025.
Her form this fortnight has been particularly impressive considering her candid admission before the tournament. Pegula had described her preparation as “terrible,” admitting that early practice sessions against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka left her frustrated. But after a mental reset — which she credits to something as simple as an escape room outing with friends — her game has looked revitalized. On court now, there is no trace of those earlier struggles. Her forehand is firing, her movement is sharp, and her composure is holding steady under the weight of expectations.
With Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Aryna Sabalenka still scheduled to take the court later today, the U.S. Open is only heating up. But at this moment, it is Pegula who is seizing the spotlight. If she maintains her focus and finishes off Krejčíková in straight sets, she will be just two wins away from the title that has eluded her — a home Slam at Flushing Meadows. For the crowd inside Ashe, it already feels like they’re witnessing a turning point in her career.
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