When Pegula lost Friday, she complained of slow conditions on the court. Sabalenka has noted it as well -- but not everyone feels that way.

Novak Djokovic's Serbian standout protege Olga Danilovic dominated Jessica Pegula in the third round of the Australian Open to a roar of support from her nation.

Jessica Pegula had a pretty good idea about what was to blame for her shock Australian Open loss as the world No. 6 lamented that the court was "so slow" while the balls were "so heavy." On Friday, the American tennis star saw her run at Melbourne Park come to an end after world No. 55 Olga Danilovic ousted her 7-6 (3) 6-1.

Day 6 of the Australian Open saw a number of big names in men's and women's singles easily advance to the next round. But one major loss was No. 7-ranked Jessica Pegula, who was defeated in two sets by Serbian Olga Danilović.

Olga Danilovic upset Jessica Pegula in the Australian Open third round to notch her third career Top 10 win and move into the second week of a major for the second time.

Pegula said before the start of the Australian Open that Keys could absolutely win it if she played her very best.

World No. 55 Olga Danilovic produced a stunning performance at the Australian Open, defeating seventh seed Jessica Pegula in the third round on Friday. The match, which lasted 1 hour and 30 minutes, ended with a 7-6 (3), 6-1 scoreline in favor of Danilovic.

Jessica Pegula has reignited the debate on the validity of criticisms against women's tennis in the wake of an exhilarating 2025 Australian Open semifinal showdown between Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek.

Keys, who rose to world No. 7 after winning her first Grand Slam title, had entered the WTA 250-level ATX Open in Austin, Tex., which begins February 24. The American entered the tournament as world No. 21, with fellow American Jessica Pegula entering as world No. 6.

Jessica Pegula has historically been a really solid performer at the Australian Open, making the quarterfinals three times in the past.

However, No. 7 seed Jessica Pegula was ousted by world No. 55 Olga ... Djokovic — who won 10 of his 24 Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open — overcame some mid-match breathing trouble ...

Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff roll to Australian Open's 4th round. Naomi Osaka retires due to injury and Jessica Pegula was upset in the third round.