US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka Storm Into the Quarterfinals

The quarterfinals of the 2025 US Open Tennis Championships have commenced at the Flushing Meadows with some gripping matches and exciting performances. Notably, No.4 seed, Jessica Pegula, and the defending champion Aryna Sabalenka have both advanced to the quarterfinals without dropping a single set, marking a significant accomplishment in their journey so far.

Jessica Pegula, the 2024 US Open runner-up, demonstrated a stellar performance by knocking out fellow American, Ann Li, in straight sets (6-1, 6-2) in just 54 minutes. Pegula, who had opened the day session at the grand Arthur Ashe Stadium, has been in superb form at this year’s tournament. So far, she has not dropped a single set and was kept on court for just over an hour in just one of her matches.

The impressive three games that Pegula won against Li marks the fewest in a US Open match in her career. It also sets a record for the fewest games she’s lost en route to her eight major quarterfinal appearances. Pegula’s outstanding performances have undoubtedly set the stage for some electrifying tennis in the upcoming matches.

On the other hand, Aryna Sabalenka, the player who defeated Pegula in last year’s championship match, also put on a phenomenal display. She defeated Cristina Bucsa (6-1, 6-4) in the night session to reach the quarterfinals without losing a set. With this win, Sabalenka has assured her retaining of the No. 1 ranking following the tournament.

Sabalenka’s run to the quarterfinals or better in 12 consecutive major starts marks the longest streak by a woman since Serena Williams’ run of 16 straight from 2000 to 2005. She will now face 2023 Wimbledon Champion, Marketa Vondrousova, who defeated the 2022 Wimbledon Champion, Elena Rybakina, in a three-set thriller.

Pegula’s road to the final at last year’s US Open involved a breakthrough win over Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals, which will undoubtedly fuel her ambition for the title this year. Her upcoming match against two-time Grand Slam champion, Barbora Krejcikova, promises to be a captivating encounter. Krejcikova advanced to the quarterfinals after a gruelling three-set match against Taylor Townsend, during which she fought off eight match points in a second set that culminated in a 25-minute tiebreaker.

These exciting developments at the US Open 2025 are sure to have fans at the edge of their seats, as Pegula and Sabalenka, among others, fight for the coveted title at Flushing Meadows.