Pegula ends Keys’ title defense, sets up all-American quarterfinal
![Pegula serves during her straight-sets victory over the defending champion. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_600-400x200.png)
Jessica Pegula knocked out defending champion Madison Keys in straight sets and advanced to yet another Australian Open quarterfinal, setting up a familiar showdown with fellow American Amanda Anisimova.
![Serve on point. Mindset locked in. Jannik Sinner is built for the big stages. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_599-400x200.png)