Defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys has been eliminated from the tournament after losing to fellow American Jessica Pegula.
Pegula, who is seeded sixth, beat the ninth-seeded Keys 6-3, 6-4 on Monday (January 26, 2026) at Rod Laver Arena. With this win, Pegula has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.
Pegula, who has never won a Grand Slam tournament, dominated the first set and finished it in just 32 minutes. Her strong and consistent play gave Keys very few chances to fight back.
This victory marks an important milestone for Pegula, as she continues her strong run in the tournament. Fans and tennis experts praised her performance, noting her focus and determination on the court.
Keys, the defending champion, will now exit the tournament, while Pegula moves one step closer to potentially winning her first Grand Slam title.