New York — Buffalo’s Jessica Pegula, the No. 4 seed, is advancing to the U.S. Open quarterfinals and will meet Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic, a two-time Grand Slam champion ranked No. 62. The quarterfinal is set for around 11:30 a.m. at Arthur Ashe Stadium and will be shown on ESPN.
Pegula has yet to drop a set in the tournament, cruising past American Ann Li in the last round, 6-1, 6-2. Krejcikova, by contrast, survived a tense battle against American Taylor Townsend, fighting off eight match points in the second set before rallying to win the second-set tiebreak and eventually the match, 1-6, 7-6(13), 6-3.
Last year Pegula reached the U.S. Open final but fell in straight sets to Aryna Sabalenka, 7-5, 7-5.
Summary
Pegula looks to maintain her dominant form and push deeper into the tournament as Krejcikova brings veteran big-match experience to a high-stakes quarterfinal at Flushing Meadows.
Additional notes and value
– This matchup pits Pegula’s consistent, aggressive baseline game against Krejcikova’s crafty all-court style and mental toughness in clutch moments.
– A win would move Pegula into the U.S. Open semifinals, continuing her strong run at home in New York.
– The result could set up a semifinal clash that matches American expectations with European resilience, adding another compelling chapter to this year’s Open.