Jessica Pegula has backed Novak Djokovic's call for more entertainment for fans, saying tennis should become less "stuffy" and "uppity."
Novak Djokovic celebrated Olga Danilovic's victory over seventh seed Jessica Pegula in the third round of the women's singles on Friday at the Rod Laver Arena.
Jelena Djokovic, who is married to Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic, has lauded her countrywoman Olga Danilovic's giant-killing run at the ongoing Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff roll to Australian Open's 4th round. Naomi Osaka retires due to injury and Jessica Pegula was upset in the third round.
The longtime Novak Djokovic mentee and daughter of famed basketball star Predrag Danilovic is into her second major second week in the last 12 months, having broken through last spring at Roland Garros.
Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic showed his support for fellow Serbian Olga Danilovic after her big win on Day 6 of the 2025 Australian Open.
World No. 55 Olga Danilovic produced a stunning performance at the Australian Open, defeating seventh seed Jessica Pegula in the third round on Friday. The match, which lasted 1 hour and 30 minutes, ended with a 7-6 (3), 6-1 scoreline in favor of Danilovic.
Olga Danilovic upset Jessica Pegula in the Australian Open third round to notch her third career Top 10 win and move into the second week of a major for the second time.
Carlos Alcaraz continued his quest to win his first trophy at Melbourne Park and wooed the crowd as he shared his plans to get a specific tattoo if he lifts the title. Reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced to the second week, as did one of her good friends, 11th seed Paula Badosa.
Day 6 of the Australian Open saw a number of big names in men's and women's singles easily advance to the next round. But one major loss was No. 7-ranked Jessica Pegula, who was defeated in two sets by Serbian Olga Danilović.
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The Serb had suggested that dancers could be brought on court during breaks to appeal to a new 21st-century generation. Read more at straitstimes.com.