American tennis star Jessica Pegula extended her remarkable run of form on Thursday, securing her seventh consecutive tournament semifinal appearance with a hard-fought three-set victory over Denmark’s Clara Tauson at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The world number five battled through a 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 quarterfinal clash against last year’s finalist, demonstrating the consistent excellence that has defined her recent performances.
Pegula’s current semifinal streak dates back to August 2025, when she last failed to reach the final four at the Cincinnati Masters. Since that time, the 31-year-old has maintained exceptional consistency across all competitions, including deep runs at both the Australian Open and US Open, where she finished as runner-up in the latter.
The daughter of billionaire Terry Pegula attributed her sustained success to dedicated technical and physical improvements implemented since last summer. ‘My coaches and I worked extensively on refining my strengths and addressing areas needing development,’ Pegula revealed in post-match comments. ‘I’ve significantly improved my serving performance, enhanced my movement on court, and overall elevated my physical conditioning.’
Pegula now prepares for an all-American semifinal showdown against Amanda Anisimova, setting the stage for what promises to be a compelling encounter. ‘We’ve had numerous competitive matches in the past, including recently in Australia,’ Pegula noted regarding her upcoming opponent. ‘Our contests have typically been closely contested, making this next match particularly intriguing.’
The Dubai championship continues to showcase top-tier women’s tennis talent, with Pegula’s consistent performance establishing her as one of the tour’s most reliable competitors heading into the critical semifinal stage.