Jessica Pegula def. Anastasia Zakharova
6-2 6-1
Jessica Pegula defeated Anastasia Zakharova 6-2 6-1 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 19, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jessica Pegula | Anastasia Zakharova |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 2 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 62.0% | 55.0% |
| First serve points won % | 78.0% | 47.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 64.0% | 32.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 60.0% |
| Break points converted % | 40.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 73.0% | 40.0% |
| Return points won % | 60.0% | 27.0% |
| Total points won % | 65.0% | 35.0% |
| Serve rating | 131 | 81 |
| Return rating | 148 | 75 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jessica Pegula | Anastasia Zakharova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | RUS |
| Birth date | Feb 24, 1994 | Jan 18, 2002 |
| Age | 31 | 24 |
| Height | 170 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 6 | 105 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 5,453 | 742 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,058 | 1,609 |
| Current career W-L | 302–139 | 21–37 |
| Current career earnings | $26,151,104 | $1,791,473 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.