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Jessica Pegula Vs Ann Li US Open 2025: Fourth Seed Seals Quarter-finals Spot In Staraight Sets

Jessica Pegula cruised into the US Open quarter-finals with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 win over fellow American Ann Li on Sunday, explaining afterward that she aimed to exploit her opponent’s nerves on the big stage. Last year’s finalist showed her experience on Arthur Ashe Stadium, allowing the world No. 58 little opportunity to settle as she comfortably sealed her spot in the last eight.

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US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula Vs Ann Li | Photo: AP/Heather Khalifa

Jessica Pegula, of the United States, greets Ann Li, of the United States, left, after defeating her in the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula Vs Ann Li | Photo: AP/Heather Khalifa

Jessica Pegula, of the United States, acknowleges the crowd after defeating Ann Li, of the United States, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula Vs Ann Li | Photo: AP/Heather Khalifa

Jessica Pegula, of the United States, reacts after defeating Ann Li, of the United States, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, in New York.

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US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula Vs Ann Li | Photo: AP/Heather Khalifa

Ann Li, of the United States, returns a shot against Jessica Pegula, of the United States, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula Vs Ann Li | Photo: AP/Heather Khalifa

Jessica Pegula, of the United States, reacts during her match against Ann Li, of the United States, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula Vs Ann Li | Photo: AP/Heather Khalifa

Ann Li, of the United States, reacts during her match against Jessica Pegula, of the United States, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula Vs Ann Li | Photo: AP/Heather Khalifa

Jessica Pegula, of the United States, returns a shot against Ann Li, of the United States, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula Vs Ann Li | Photo: AP/Heather Khalifa

Ann Li, of the United States, reacts after winning a point against Jessica Pegula, of the United States, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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