Jessica Pegula and Ben Shelton Lead the American Charge
Australian Open
January 26, 2026
Jessica Pegula and Ben Shelton have earned epic quarter-finals at the Australian Open.
An all-American match-up against Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova is Pegula’s reward for downing the reigning Aussie Open champion, Madison Keys.
Meanwhile Shelton is already looking forward to the opportunity to gain revenge. He lost last year to the other defending singles champion in Melbourne – Jannik Sinner.
Jessica Pegula and Ben Shelton are going to be in the mix at Wimbledon 2026 too. We can’t wait!
American tennis has such strength in depth right now – even though Taylor Fritz just went out to the improving Italian, Lorenzo Musetti.
Learner Tien is through to play Alexander Zverev in another quarter-final blockbuster after downing Daniil Medvedev!
And a look at the women’s quarters tells us that Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova are not alone!
New sensation Iva Jovic takes on the might of Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday in perhaps the toughest test of all.
And third seed Coco Gauff will play the spirited Ukrainian, Elina Svitolina for her own place in the semi-finals.
Shelton against Sinner in the quarters could be the most explosive occasion of them all – even though Jannik has won their last eight matches.
We all saw how depleted Sinner looked during his last match. Has his body fully recovered? How would he handle five sets against a punchy opponent?
Shelton can’t wait. After beating Casper Ruud in four sets, he gave the impression he is ready to avenge last year’s semi-final.
‘My confidence is growing each and every year and [the chance to play the very best like Sinner] is what you look forward to most in this sport.
‘I wanted to give myself another shot. I want to do things better than I did last year. I have a lot to prove. I hope you guys come back to watch in two days’ time!’
And we hope you can all come to watch the American superstars at Wimbledon 2026 too!
Jessica Pegula, Ben Shelton, Amanda Anisimova, Learner Tien, Taylor Fritz, Iva Jovic and Coco Gauff will all be in the hunt for glory at Wimbledon 2026!
Many other Americans are good enough to make a big impression at the All England Club too!
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