Jessica Pegula, Australian Open and Madison Keys
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Madison Keys beaten by podcast partner Jessica Pegula one minute, and cheering for her the next
One minute, Jessica Pegula was dismantling Madison Keys’ title defense with a clinical 6-3, 6-4 victory. The next, the ousted champion was promising her full support for Pegula as she heads into an all-American quarterfinal against fourth-seeded Amanda Anisimova.
Jessica Pegula defeated her close friend Madison Keys to end her Australian Open title bid. According to Independent, Pegula avoided wearing a Kansas City Chiefs jersey as she defeated Keys to end her fellow podcast host’s Australia
Jessica Pegula powered into the Australian Open quarterfinals for the fourth time, producing a commanding performance to dethrone defending champion Madison Keys at Rod Laver Arena. In a compelling all-American clash,
Madison Keys' Australian Open title defense ended with a 3-6 4-6 round-of-16 loss to Jessica Pegula, but the 2025 Melbourne champion was all but negative and pessimistic about it.
Two of the top American players are close friends, fierce rivals — and drivers of a campaign for change in tennis.
It’s an all-American clash coming up at the Australian Open. Defending champion Madison Keys is set to face Jessica Pegula in the fourth round on Monday.
Jessica Pegula won a friendly bet with podcast co-host Madison Keys following their match in the Australian Open.
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Madison Keys is out of the Australian Open – and she has to eat a 'disgusting' meal as a result
There will be an all-American quarter-final in the women’s competition, but last year’s champion is out and will be forced to stomach a slice of humble pie with an added flourish.
Madison Keys is known as one of the strongest hitters on the WTA Tour, highlighted by her win at the 2025 Australian Open. She has 10 WTA titles and a Grand Slam victory, but her background also stands out.