Jessica Pegula Is Back in the US Open Quarterfinals and Faces Krejcikova. Djokovic to Play Fritz
Djokovic won in straight sets with 12 aces and 79% first-serve points won, maintaining a perfect record against Struff and aiming for his 25th major title.
- On August 31, 2025, Novak Djokovic overcame 144th-ranked Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2, at the US Open to advance to his 64th Grand Slam quarterfinal.
- Despite neck discomfort and prior physical issues, Djokovic maintained strong play and prepared to face last year's runner-up Taylor Fritz, against whom he holds a 10-0 record.
- Jessica Pegula advanced to the US Open quarterfinals by convincingly defeating fellow American Ann Li in a quick match lasting under an hour. In the next round, she will take on Barbora Krejcikova, who narrowly overcame eight match points in a grueling contest against Taylor Townsend.
- Pegula expressed pride in reaching the quarterfinals again after a difficult start to the season and said her recent match was "probably the best match" she has played since before Wimbledon.
- These results set up key quarterfinal clashes at the US Open featuring veterans Djokovic and Krejcikova and rising stars Pegula and Fritz, indicating strong competition ahead in the tournament.
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