Jessica Pegula Breaks Through in Melbourne, Reaches First Australian Open Semifinal
Jessica Pegula has finally broken the barrier in Melbourne and it has been a long time coming. After years of knocking on the door, the American is now through to her first Australian Open semifinal, delivering one of her most composed and authoritative performances on one of tennis’s biggest stages.
Pegula defeated fellow American Amanda Anisimova in straight sets, showing control, patience and clarity from the opening game to the final point. This was not about flash or raw power. This was about steadiness, smart decision-making and an ability to absorb pressure when it mattered most. From the baseline, Pegula dictated rallies with depth and consistency, forcing errors and never letting the match drift out of her hands.
This result carries extra weight because of Pegula’s history in Melbourne. For three straight years, she had fallen at the quarterfinal stage here. Each time, the question lingered about whether she could push beyond that ceiling at this tournament. At 31, with expectations always high and margins always thin, this run feels like a defining moment in her career.
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Against Anisimova, Pegula set the tone early. She broke serve quickly, stayed aggressive on return and kept her opponent under constant pressure. When Anisimova tried to respond in the second set, Pegula did not panic. She stayed calm through longer games, recovered immediately from setbacks and took full control in the tiebreak. That composure told the story of the match.
This victory also reinforces a broader trend. Pegula has been remarkably consistent against American opponents and once again she elevated her level in an all-American showdown. But beyond national matchups, this performance signals something bigger. Pegula is playing her most efficient tennis at a Grand Slam and she is doing it without unnecessary risk.
Now the challenge intensifies. Pegula moves into the semifinals to face Elena Rybakina, one of the most dangerous players left in the draw. Rybakina brings power, confidence and a history of deep runs in Melbourne. For Pegula, this will be another test of belief and execution, with a place in the Australian Open final on the line.
Stay with us as the Australian Open builds toward its final chapters and keep watching for what could be the biggest moment yet in Jessica Pegula’s career.
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