Pegula Powers Through to U.S. Open Third Round, Faces Azarenka in Compelling Clash
Jessica Pegula continued her dominant run at the 2025 U.S. Open, securing a spot in the third round with a decisive 6-1, 6-3 victory over Anna Blinkova on Wednesday. The American, a finalist last year, showcased a powerful performance, setting the stage for a highly anticipated match against Victoria Azarenka.
Pegula’s Path to the Third Round
Pegula needed just over an hour to dispatch Blinkova, demonstrating remarkable form early in the tournament. She fired 30 winners and crucially, committed zero double faults.this efficiency has been a hallmark of her play so far, having dropped a mere eight games across her first two matches.
Notably, this marks the sixth consecutive U.S. Open where Pegula has successfully navigated the initial two rounds.Her consistency at Flushing Meadows is undeniable.
A Familiar Foe: Pegula vs. Azarenka
The upcoming clash with Azarenka promises a compelling battle. The head-to-head record stands at three wins apiece, suggesting a closely contested rivalry.
Their recent encounters have been notably dramatic. You might recall Pegula saving four match points in a thrilling third-set tiebreaker to defeat Azarenka at the 2024 charleston Open. Conversely,Azarenka emerged victorious in their 2023 Australian Open quarterfinal showdown. Expect a strategic and intense match.
Azarenka Overcomes Pavlyuchenkova to Advance
Victoria Azarenka also secured her place in the third round, defeating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-3, 6-3. The former World No.1 initially found herself trailing but rallied, capitalizing on 25 unforced errors from her opponent.
“she started really strong,” Azarenka explained. “I had to find my feet and get my intensity up and start making more first balls and dictating more.” After adjusting,she found her rhythm and secured the win.
Other Notable Results from Day four
Beyond Pegula and Azarenka, several other players made significant strides:
Emma Raducanu’s Dominance: The 2021 U.S. Open champion, Raducanu, delivered a commanding performance, defeating Indonesian qualifier Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-1 in just 60 minutes. Her powerful first serve proved pivotal. She’s only conceded six games through two rounds.
Navarro triumphs in All-American Matchup: No. 10 seed Emma Navarro defeated fellow American Caty McNally 6-2, 6-1. She will now face Barbara Krejcikova of the Czech Republic.
Krejcikova’s Upset Victory: Krejcikova began her tournament with a notable upset, defeating No. 22 seed Victoria Mboko of Canada.
As the U.S.Open progresses, keep an eye on these players as they vie for championship contention. The tournament is shaping up to be a thrilling display of skill and determination.
Source: Field Level Media*
