Jessica Pegula starts Wimbledon campaign with win over Darja Vidmanova
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:58 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Jessica Pegula began her Wimbledon campaign on June 29, 2026, with a straight-sets victory against Darja Vidmanova, winning 7-5, 6-3. The match took place on Court 2 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. After the match, Pegula discussed her unconventional approach to grass courts, indicating a mindset shift in how she views the surface. Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova expressed confidence in Pegula's abilities but emphasized the importance of embracing the grass. Pegula, the top-ranked American in the tournament, aims to improve on her previous quarterfinal result and capture her first Grand Slam title.
- •Pegula wins her first-round match at Wimbledon against Vidmanova.
- •Navratilova praises Pegula's skills while highlighting the need for a positive mindset.
- •Pegula's best Wimbledon result is reaching the quarterfinals in 2022.
- •She previously struggled on grass but aims to leverage recent success.
- •Pegula has won titles in Dubai and Charleston earlier this season.
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — ‘No Reason Why She Can’t’ – Martina Navratilova Makes Feelings Clear on Jessica Pegula at Wimbledon
"Jessica Pegula made a steady start to her Wimbledon campaign, overcoming a brief challenge from Czech player Darja Vidmanova in the opening round on Monday. After the match, the American hinted that she has been trying a form of reverse psychology by downplaying her liking for grass, following years of underwhelming results on the surface.
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