Jessica Pegula advances to Wimbledon quarter-finals after tough match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:28 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Jessica Pegula, the fourth seed at Wimbledon, overcame 16th seed Iva Jovic in a challenging fourth-round match on July 5, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-1. Pegula faced an upset in the first set but rebounded with improved serving and consistency, ultimately showcasing her experience. The match featured seven breaks of serve, with Pegula regaining control to secure her spot in the quarter-finals for a second time. She is set to face the winner of the match between 11th seed Belinda Bencic and seventh seed Coco Gauff next.
- •Pegula drops her first set of the tournament.
- •She faced seven breaks of serve against Jovic.
- •Improved serve percentage helped Pegula dominate later in the match.
- •Pegula reaches the quarter-finals for the second time.
- •Upcoming match against the winner of Bencic vs. Gauff.
- 2:28 PMYahoo Sports — Jessica Pegula avoids upset as seeds continue to fall at Wimbledon
"The fourth seed dropped a set for the first time in this tournament but recovered to book her place in the quarter-finals for the second time
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