Jessica Pegula reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals after comeback against Jovic
ESPN Tennis • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Jessica Pegula advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon after winning against Iva Jovic. After losing the first set, Pegula rallied to take the next two sets, improving her record to 8-0 against American competitors this year. She has not yet faced Coco Gauff in 2026 but previously won a match against her at the 2025 WTA Finals. Pegula's strong performance highlights her status among top American players at this Grand Slam event.
- •Pegula is now 8-0 against American rivals in 2026.
- •She defeated Iva Jovic after losing the first set.
- •This marks her second appearance in a Wimbledon quarterfinal.
- •Pegula awaits the winner of the Gauff vs. Bencic match.
- 6:28 PMESPN Tennis — Pegula advances at Wimbledon; '24 champ ousted
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Jessica Pegula rides her undefeated record against Americans into Wimbledon QF
"No. 4 Jessica Pegula advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals by beating fellow American Iva Jovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 on Sunday, while Barbora Krejcikova's loss to Karolina Muchova ensured the tournament will crown a new women's champion.
"Jessica Pegula is now 8-0 against her American WTA counterparts in 2026. The eighth win came against Iva Jovic at Wimbledon on Sunday. Jovic won the first set, forcing Pegula to dig deep and win the final two. Pegula has…
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External links- ESPN TennisJul 5, 2026, 6:28 PMPegula advances at Wimbledon; '24 champ ousted
No. 4 Jessica Pegula advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals by beating fellow American Iva Jovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 on Sunday, while Barbora Krejcikova's loss to Karolina Muchova ensured the tournament will crown a new women's champion.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 3:01 PMJessica Pegula rides her undefeated record against Americans into Wimbledon QF
Jessica Pegula is now 8-0 against her American WTA counterparts in 2026. The eighth win came against Iva Jovic at Wimbledon on Sunday. Jovic won the first set, forcing Pegula to dig deep and win the final two. Pegula has…
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