​Jessica Pegula (the main favorite who remained in the competition) was eliminated in the quarters of the Australian Open. The American was defeated by Victoria Azarenka (double winner in Melbourne) 6-4, 6-1.

Jessica Pegula, Victoria Azarenka was unexpectedly eliminated

Pegula (seeded at number three, but remains the main favorite of the tournament) fully felt the tension of the moment, the performance of the American far from expectations.

Jessica had a poor interest rate at work, and this is where the problems began. Azarenka was aggressive in her return, made fewer mistakes and had a clearer mind at important moments.

Pegula made many mistakes (31 unforced errors) and was constantly one step behind her opponent in the match.

Although she showed some signs of a comeback (at the end of the first set), the American was betrayed by her serve and Azarenka found it easier.

Possessing clearly higher experience (Vika is a two-time champion of Melbourne in 2012 and 2013), Azarenka saw her game plan, took advantage of her opponent’s gray day and earned a well-deserved qualification to the semifinals.

The match at Rod Laver Arena lasted one hour and 37 minutes.

Azarenka, who is ranked 24th in the WTA rankings, will face Olena Rybakina (Wimbledon champion) in the penultimate act at the Australian Open.

It is updated.