Jessica Pegula’s quest for a third consecutive Canadian Open title ended in the third round after a loss to Anastasija Sevastova. The match saw Pegula take the first set 6-3, but the Latvian opponent rallied back to win 6-4, 6-1, eliminating the third seed from the tournament in Montreal. This marks a continuation of Pegula’s challenging North American hard-court season following an early exit at the Washington Open.
Defending Champion Among Multiple Players Falling Short of Three-Peat Ambitions in 2025
Entering the Canadian Open as a two-time defending champion, Pegula aimed to secure an unprecedented three-peat. Instead, she joins a growing list of prominent players across both the women’s and men’s tours who have failed in similar attempts this year. Pegula is now the sixth player to see a three-title streak halted during the 2025 season.
Players missing out on three consecutive titles in 2025 include:
- Aryna Sabalenka – Australian Open
- Iga Swiatek – Qatar Open, Roland Garros
- Taylor Fritz – Delray Beach Open
- Carlos Alcaraz – Indian Wells Open, Wimbledon
- Katie Boulter – Nottingham
- Jessica Pegula – Canadian Open
Pegula shares this list with WTA stars Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Katie Boulter. On the men’s circuit, Taylor Fritz and Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz have fallen short, with Alcaraz unable to defend titles at Indian Wells and Wimbledon.
Overview of Recent Grand Slam Three-Peat Attempts and Records
Iga Swiatek remains the most recent player to achieve a Grand Slam three-peat, capturing three straight Roland Garros titles from 2022 through 2024. Although Aryna Sabalenka came close at this year’s Australian Open, she was defeated by Madison Keys in the final at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena.
The last male tennis player to secure three consecutive Grand Slam victories was Novak Djokovic, who earned three Australian Open titles from 2019 to 2021.
At the 2025 US Open, no player has the chance to complete a three-peat in singles; however, contenders like Jannik Sinner and Sabalenka could achieve back-to-back wins at Flushing Meadows.
Implications of Pegula’s Early Departure and the Challenge of Sustained Dominance
Jessica Pegula’s Canadian Open exit underscores the difficulty even top-ranked players face when trying to maintain dominance over multiple seasons. The failure to secure a three-peat highlights the competitive nature of the tour and the emergence of new challengers. As the tour progresses, players will seek to break through this pattern of near-misses, making upcoming tournaments notably unpredictable.