Jessica Pegula (USA, seed No. 5) reaches the US Open 2026 Women's Singles quarterfinal (by September 8, 2026, confirmed by USTA or WTA)
Hit
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Published on 1. September 2026
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Predicted for 8. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
After the historically unprecedented collapse of all top seeds — No. 1 Sabalenka out R2, No. 2 Rybakina R1, No. 4 Gauff R1, No. 8 Swiatek R2 — Pegula (seed 5) is now the highest-ranked remaining player. Polymarket assigned her ~9% to win the title pre-tournament; with the top four eliminated, her QF probability has risen to an estimated 55–60%. Pegula has a strong Flushing Meadows record. No existing open prediction involves Pegula; no contradiction.
Data basis for this prediction
- Polymarket: Pegula ~9 % Titelwahrscheinlichkeit US Open Damen 2026 (1. September 2026)
- Wikipedia 2026 US Open Women's Singles: Sabalenka R2 out (Iatcenko), Rybakina R1 out, Gauff R1 out, Swiatek R2 out
- Bleacher Report: US Open Day 2 Results – all top seeds eliminated (1. September 2026)
- USTA/Olympics.com: US Open 2026 Schedule & Draws
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Jessica Pegula besiegte Sorana Cirstea 6-3, 6-4 und gehört zu den vier bereits feststehenden Viertelfinalisten der US Open 2026. Quelle: Sunday Guardian Live, CBS Sports
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