Jessica Pegula had an extraordinary day at Wimbledon, dominating her opponent Lesia Tsurenko with a 6-1 6-3 victory in the fourth round. Pegula’s performance, which included 22 winners and five breaks, will be a memorable one as she reached the quarter-finals for the first time. In a courtside interview, Pegula expressed her satisfaction with her play and acknowledged her achievement of becoming the fifth American woman in the last 25 years to reach the quarter-finals in all four majors.

Unfortunately, it was a disappointing day for Tsurenko. Despite her efforts and animated reactions, her game seemed to be in a hopeless state. Pegula took full advantage of her opponent’s struggles, hitting powerful winners from the baseline and quickly establishing a 5-0 lead in just 18 minutes. Tsurenko, possibly still fatigued from her previous match against Ana Bogdan, where she won the longest women’s singles tiebreak in the Open Era, was unable to halt Pegula’s momentum.

Although Tsurenko managed to avoid a complete wipeout in the opening set, as Pegula missed a set point, her relief was short-lived. Pegula continued her winning streak, taking a 6-1 2-0 lead. Tsurenko’s errors mounted, and she found herself trailing 5-1 in the second set. Despite breaking Pegula’s serve, Tsurenko’s physical condition deteriorated, and she removed her shoe and sock to reveal a blister. After receiving on-court treatment, Pegula sealed the victory and secured her place in the quarter-finals.

Pegula’s achievement puts her in esteemed company alongside Venus and Serena Williams, Madison Keys, and Sloane Stephens. She expressed her joy at being part of this group and hoped to have her name recognized in some way. With her sights set on the next challenge, Pegula looks forward to facing Marketa Vondrousova in the quarter-finals.

Reporting by Pritha Sarkar, editing by Clare Fallon