Pegula Targets Breakthrough: 'Beat Sabalenka on a Grand Slam Court'

Pegula Embraces Bold Australian Open Ambition: Topple World No. 1 Sabalenka in Potential Final

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Jules Hypolite

le 17/01/2026 à 17h47

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Pegula Jessica Sabalenka Aryna

No. 6 seed in the women's draw at the Australian Open, Jessica Pegula aims to reach the next level in Melbourne, where she has exited in the quarterfinals in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

At her press conference, the American admitted she hopes to topple world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka this season, an opponent who consistently troubles her.

“I work hard to be able to beat her”

“When we face off, we tend to bring out the best in each other. It’s sometimes frustrating not to win as many matches as I’d like, but she pushes me to improve. I work hard to be able to beat Sabalenka on the big courts.”