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Jessica Pegula Vs McCartney Kessler, Australian Open: Sixth Seed Beats Doubles Partner To Advance

The sixth-seeded Jessica Pegula posted a facile 6-0, 6-2 win over McCartney Kessler, her doubles partner, in the Australian Open second round on Thursday (January 22, 2026). "It's always tricky when you have to play someone that you know and like and also that you're playing doubles with," Pegula said after the match. "That part was just unfortunate because we obviously want to see each other do well separately - but not when we have to play each other." Pegula will next face Oksana Selekhmeteva, who upset 2025 semi-finalist Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-4.

Jessica Pegula, right, of the U.S. is congratulated by compatriot McCartney Kessler, left, following their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
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Jessica Pegula of the U.S. reacts after defeating compatriot McCartney Kessler in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Jessica Pegula of the U.S. reacts after defeating compatriot McCartney Kessler in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
McCartney Kessler of the U.S. plays a forehand return to compatriot Jessica Pegula during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
McCartney Kessler of the U.S. plays a forehand return to compatriot Jessica Pegula during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
McCartney Kessler of the U.S. plays a forehand return to compatriot Jessica Pegula during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
McCartney Kessler of the U.S. plays a forehand return to compatriot Jessica Pegula during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
Jessica Pegula of the U.S. plays a backhand return to compatriot McCartney Kessler during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Jessica Pegula of the U.S. plays a backhand return to compatriot McCartney Kessler during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
Jessica Pegula of the U.S. plays a forehand return to to compatriot McCartney Kessler during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Jessica Pegula of the U.S. plays a forehand return to to compatriot McCartney Kessler during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
McCartney Kessler of the U.S. receives treatment from a trainer during her second round match against compatriot Jessica Pegula at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
McCartney Kessler of the U.S. receives treatment from a trainer during her second round match against compatriot Jessica Pegula at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
Jessica Pegula of the U.S. plays a forehand return to to compatriot McCartney Kessler during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Jessica Pegula of the U.S. plays a forehand return to to compatriot McCartney Kessler during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
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