Australian Open 2026: Jessica Pegula vs. Amanda Anisimova Preview, Prediction, and Live Stream Details

Jessica Pegula holds a 3-0 lead over Amanda Anisimova in their head-to-head record.

Australian Open 2026: Jessica Pegula vs. Amanda Anisimova Preview, Prediction, and Live Stream Details

Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova (Image via X/The Tennis Letter)

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Jessica Pegula is in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Australian Open, and she’s yet to drop a set at the tournament. The sixth seed is yet to drop a set at the tournament and is now a strong contender for the title. However, she will face fellow compatriot Amanda Anisimova in a bid to earn a place in the semi-finals of the Melbourne Grand Slam.

Anisimova has reached the final of the past two Grand Slam events on tour, but has failed to claim any of the titles. Having gained experience from the defeats, she is seeking to reach another major final at the Australian Open. But she has never beaten Pegula in her career, though their last meeting came in August 2024.

Jessica Pegula vs. Amanda Anisimova: Match Details

  • Venue: Melbourne Park
  • Time: 1:00 pm
  • Round: Quarter-finals
  • Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
  • Date: January 28, 2026
  • Tournament: Australian Open 2026
  • Match: Jessica Pegula vs. Amanda Anisimova

Jessica Pegula vs. Amanda Anisimova: Match Preview

Jessica Pegula has maintained her position in the top 8 of the WTA rankings, being the oldest player there. She ended the 2025 campaign with a semi-final exit at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, losing to eventual champion Elena Rybakina. The World No.6 kicked off the new season in Brisbane and reached the semi-finals before losing to Marta Kostyuk.

In Melbourne, she overcame Anastasia Zakharova 6-2, 6-1 in the first round. In the second round, she impressively defeated her doubles partner, McCartney Kessler, in straight sets. Both players had lost their doubles opening match. After that, Pegula beat Oksana Selekhmeteva 6-2, 6-3 in the third round. On Monday (January 26), she defeated her friend and defending champion Madison Keys 6-3, 6-4.

Jessica Pegula (2)
Jessica Pegula (Image via X/WTA)

On the other hand, Amanda Anisimova found her rhythm during the grass-court season last year, when she reached the Queen’s Club Championships final. She then went on to reach the Wimbledon final and the US Open final. The American claimed her second WTA 1000 title at the China Open after defeating Linda Noskova.

The World No.4 kicked off her 2026 season at the Brisbane International, where she reached the round of 16 before losing to Marta Kostyuk. In Melbourne, she’s yet to drop a set, beating Swiss star Simona Waltert, Katerina Siniakova, American star Peyton Stearns in straight sets before overcoming Chinese unseeded Xinyu Wang 7-6(4), 6-4.

Jessica Pegula vs. Amanda Anisimova: Match Prediction

Pegula beating her close friend Madison Keys in the fourth round will surely give her a genuine boost ahead of the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. The 31-year-old is seeking her first Grand Slam on tour, despite being one of the most consistent performers on the court in recent years.

Amanda Anisimova US Open 2025 final
Amanda Anisimova (Image via Yuki Iwamura)

She holds a 3-0 lead against Amanda Anisimova in their head-to-head record going into their clash. In fact, in their three previous meetings, Anisimova has won just one set. But they have never met since August 2024 at the Canadian Open, and since then, Anisimova has greatly improved her game.

Last year, Anisimova defeated World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and World No.2 Iga Swiatek on tour, while also winning two WTA 1000 titles. The 24-year-old has improved her game in the past six months and has grown in confidence on the court. But that will be put to the test against Pegula, who is eager to win a Grand Slam. The winner of the clash is likely to face Swiatek in the semi-finals.

Match Prediction: Jessica Pegula to win the match in three sets.

Jessica Pegula vs. Amanda Anisimova: Live Stream Details

  • India – SONY
  • USA – ESPN, Tennis Channel
  • UK – TNT Sports
  • Canada – TSN, RDS
  • Australia – Nine, Stan. Sports
  • New Zealand – SKY

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