Jessica Pegula has now reached the quarterfinals or better at all 10 WTA 1000 events in her career
Jessica Pegula Makes History: Reaches Quarterfinals or Better at All 10 WTA 1000 Events in Her Career
Jessica Pegula etched her name further into tennis lore on October 9, 2025, by advancing to the quarterfinals of the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open with a hard-fought 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 victory over ninth seed Ekaterina Alexandrova. The 31-year-old American, now a three-time WTA 1000 champion, became just the third active player—joining Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina—to reach the last eight at **all 10 WTA 1000 tournaments** on the calendar, a feat that underscores her remarkable consistency and resilience in the sport’s premier events. Pegula’s win, her 10th quarterfinal of the 2025 season, propelled her to a career-high No. 3 ranking (provisional) and positioned her as a frontrunner for the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
The Wuhan Quarterfinal: A Three-Set Grind
Pegula, seeded sixth in Wuhan, faced a formidable challenge from Alexandrova, who led their head-to-head 3-2 entering the match. The Russian, known for her powerful groundstrokes, raced to a 3-0 lead in the first set, but Pegula mounted a comeback, reeling off four straight games to take it 7-5 after 52 minutes. Alexandrova evened the score in the second with a 6-3 win, but Pegula’s tactical adjustments—mixing slices, drop shots, and deep returns—proved decisive in the decider. Breaking at 2-2 and holding firm, she closed 6-3 in 2 hours and 6 minutes, improving to 4-3 against Alexandrova.
“It’s been a while since I played two sets,” Pegula quipped post-match, referencing her recent straight-sets dominance. “Ekaterina is a tough opponent—she’s got that big game, and I had to stay aggressive.” This marks Pegula’s first Wuhan quarterfinal, where she’ll face either Ons Jabeur or Yue Yuan. Her 14-11 record in three-setters this year leads the WTA, a testament to her mental fortitude.
The Milestone: Elite Company in WTA 1000 Consistency
Pegula’s Wuhan run completes a rare sweep: Quarterfinals or better at every WTA 1000 event, a club shared only with Sabalenka and Rybakina among active players. Her WTA 1000 ledger is a masterclass in reliability:
| WTA 1000 Event | Best Result | Year(s) |
|—————-|————-|———|
| Indian Wells | QF | 2021, 2023, 2025 |
| Miami | SF | 2022, 2024 |
| Madrid | QF | 2023, 2025 |
| Rome | QF | 2022, 2024 |
| Canada | Champion | 2023 |
| Cincinnati | Finalist | 2022, 2024 |
| Wuhan | QF | 2025 (ongoing) |
| Beijing | SF | 2022, 2024 |
| Dubai | SF | 2022 |
| Guadalajara | Champion | 2021 |
This consistency has netted Pegula three WTA 1000 titles (Canada 2023, Guadalajara 2021, Toronto 2024) and 10 quarterfinals in 2025 alone—a WTA-leading mark. “I’ve taken confidence from winning 250s, 1000s, and being a Slam finalist,” Pegula said earlier this year. “Now it’s about contending for more finals.” Her 2025 haul—three titles (Bad Homburg, Charleston, Austin)—and US Open final run have her third in the Race to Riyadh, locked for the WTA Finals.
Pegula’s 2025: A Season of Breakthroughs
Pegula’s year has been a story of evolution: From a No. 5 ranking peak to her first Slam final (US Open 2024, lost to Sabalenka), she’s thrived in three-set marathons (14-11 record) and defended her Canadian Open title. Her Wuhan progress, amid heat controversies (Emma Raducanu’s retirement), shows her adaptability. As the third active player in the “All 10 QF Club,” Pegula joins Sabalenka (No. 1) and Rybakina (No. 4), positioning her for a year-end top-3 finish.
Fans celebrated on social media: #PegulaHistory trended with “10/10 WTA 1000 QFs? Consistency queen!” Pegula’s journey—from a late bloomer at 27 to perennial contender—proves that in tennis, experience is the ultimate equalizer. With Wuhan quarters next, her milestone isn’t the end—it’s the launchpad for more glory.
