Pegula Faces Jovic: Wimbledon's Next Big Showdown

Fourth seed Jessica Pegula is set to compete in the Wimbledon fourth round against 16th seed Iva Jovic on July 7, 2026. Pegula has reached the second week at Wimbledon for the second time in her career, showcasing a dominant performance without dropping a set through three rounds. She is also in strong form, having been a runner-up in Berlin last week and winning six of her last seven grass-court matches this season.

Jovic secured her spot in the fourth round after a challenging three-hour match against Ekaterina Alexandrova, winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. This marks Jovic's second appearance in a Grand Slam fourth round. Pegula leads their head-to-head series 2-0, with victories in Dubai and Charleston, but this will be their first contest on grass. While Pegula holds an advantage, Jovic has shown improvement, particularly in her serve-return game, and may pose a greater challenge on the grass surface.