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Jessica Pegula defeats Iva Jović to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Jessica Pegula defeats Iva Jović to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals

Summary

Jessica Pegula secured her spot in the quarterfinals at Wimbledon after defeating Iva Jović 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 in a fourth-round match. Pegula demonstrated her mastery of grass court play, adjusting her strategy effectively against the 18-year-old Jović. After dropping the first set, Pegula settled into her rhythm and showcased her tactical prowess, winning the next two sets decisively. She will face either Coco Gauff or Belinda Bencic in the quarters, marking her first appearance in this stage since 2023.

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By the Numbers

•Pegula wins 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 against Jović
•She faces either Gauff or Bencic next
•This is Pegula's first quarterfinal appearance since 2023
•Jović, ranked as the No. 16 seed, is younger and less experienced
•Pegula adjusts strategy after losing the first set

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2:46 PMYahoo Sports — Jessica Pegula hands Iva Jović a Wimbledon lesson in match management to reach quarterfinals

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THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — At 32 years old, Jessica Pegula has figured something out about playing on grass, tennis’s most specialized surface that happens to host its most important Grand Slam. She’s learned that it’s not about slicing every ball that comes her way or moving into net more than she’d like. She can do both of those things, as a clean hitter who spent a fair share of her career on the doubles court, but in years past, she’d been forcing herself to empty the toolbox simply beca
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