The five women who rose above the others
Since the beginning of 2022, five players have elevated themselves above the rest to create a new era of consistent success in women’s tennis.
19 April 2024
Age
30 years
Born
Buffalo, NY, USA
Residence
Boca Raton, FL, USA
Height
170cm (5 ft 7 in)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 26/04/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 65%Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$13,181,997 USDSingles Titles4Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss184-98-
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Pegula stunned in straight sets by Burel
Clara Burel is in new territory at the Australian Open. With a 6-4 6-2 win over Jessica Pegula, the Frenchwoman has staged one of the biggest upsets of the 2024 tournament.
18 January 2024
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Say what? The best quotes of AO 2023
Lucky net cords, unlucky draws, locking in, chilling out, and brutal honesty – there was no topic off-limits when the players met the press in Melbourne this fortnight.
29 January 2023
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Report: Azarenka back in AO semifinals after pouncing on Pegula
Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka returns to the final four in Melbourne for the first time in 10 years, brushing aside Jessica Pegula for the loss of just five games in their Tuesday night quarterfinal.
24 January 2023
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A Slam in sight? 10 players eyeing their big breakthrough at AO 2023
As the first major of the year enters its second week, a host of names in the men's and women's games stand ready to snare their first Slam silverware in Melbourne.
21 January 2023
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Ruthless Barty slips into top gear to send Pegula packing
The Aussie world No.1 went into the match as overwhelming favourite against the American, and duly obliged with a towering performance that takes her into a semifinal match against the resurgent Madison Keys.
25 January 2022
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Pegula backs up with intent to move forwards
A year after her maiden Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance, Jessica Pegula has made the final eight in Australia again – and can achieve her best major showing if she can beat Ash Barty.
24 January 2022
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Day 9 women's preview: Barty, Krejcikova in the box seat
The first of the women's quarterfinals at AO 22, with Ash Barty and Barbora Krejcikova the strong favourites against their American opposition.
24 January 2022
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American high: Keys, Pegula forge their way forward
Straight set triumphs for both Americans, with the unseeded Madison Keys bursting Paula Badosa's bubble and Jessica Pagula upsetting fifth seed Maria Sakkari.
23 January 2022
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Day 7 women's preview: Major winners on collision course
A match-up between reigning French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova and two-time AO winner Victoria Azarenka highlights women's singles action on Sunday.
22 January 2022
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Women's wrap: Sakkari strong as Badosa, Pegula and Keys progress
The Greek fifth seed made it back to familiar ground on Friday, while the rising Spaniard joined a pair of Americans to advance to the fourth round.
21 January 2022
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Who will use AO2021 as a stepping stone?
We pick the four women and four men who impressed at AO2021 and could kick on to bigger things during the year.
21 February 2021
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Battle-hardened Brady powers into second slam semi
High-quality hitting characterised this all American quarterfinal as the Pennsylvanian fought back from a set down to beat Jessica Pegula.
17 February 2021
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Quarterfinal preview: What to watch on Day 10
An Aussie hero faces tough Czech opposition, all-Russian and all-USA clashes set to thrill and Nadal faces a Greek in form.
16 February 2021
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Plucky Pegula takes down Svitolina, Brady awaits
American shocks Russian fifth seed with fighting three-set win to book her spot in the quarterfinals.
15 February 2021