Jessica Pegula and Jasmine Paolini reached the 2025 Bad Homburg Open quarterfinals via contrasting paths. Pegula cruised past Siniakova in straight sets, while Paolini edged Fernandez in a dramatic two-tiebreak marathon. Both top seeds now await tough opponents in what promises to be thrilling quarterfinal showdowns.
The top two seeds at the Bad Homburg Open 2025 have safely booked their places in the quarterfinals, but their paths could not have been more different. No. 1 seed Jessica Pegula cruised to victory with a clinical display, while No. 2 seed Jasmine Paolini had to fight tooth and nail in a grueling encounter to secure her spot.
Paolini Survives Fernandez in a Marathon Thriller
In one of the most dramatic matches of the season, Jasmine Paolini edged past Leylah Fernandez 7-6(8), 7-6(6) in a match that lasted 2 hours and 32 minutes — making it the joint second-longest two-set match of the WTA Tour in 2025 so far. The match was a rollercoaster of momentum swings, extended rallies, and high-stakes moments, all played out on the slick grass courts of Bad Homburg.
The opening game alone set the tone, with seven deuces before Fernandez held serve. From that point, the players exchanged blows in a high-octane clash. Paolini, showcasing sharp net play and intelligent shot selection, took a 4-2 lead. However, Fernandez rallied back with a three-game burst and earned a set point at 6-5. Paolini denied it spectacularly with a running lob that ended a lengthy, exhausting rally, drawing a roar from the crowd.
In the tiebreak, Fernandez again had two set points, but it was Paolini who held her nerve. A thrilling all-court exchange ended with Paolini delivering a surprise short smash to clinch the set on her second set point.
Paolini appeared to carry that momentum into the second set, surging ahead 5-2. But Fernandez, refusing to go quietly, stepped up her aggression, especially off her forehand wing. Saving a match point at 2-5 with a well-timed ace, the Canadian fought back to level the set at 5-5.
The climax came in the second-set tiebreak, where Fernandez held two set points that would have forced a decider. But once again, Paolini dug deep, erasing both and winning the final four points in a row to close out a memorable match.
With the win, Paolini moves into the quarterfinals and awaits the winner between No. 7 seed Elina Svitolina and Beatriz Haddad Maia.
Pegula Powers Past Siniakova with Ease
In stark contrast, Jessica Pegula had a much smoother outing. The world No. 1 needed just 66 minutes to dispatch Czech qualifier Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 6-2, continuing her efficient run on grass this season.
Pegula and Siniakova are no strangers, particularly on this surface. In 2021, Siniakova beat Pegula in three sets at this same tournament en route to the final. Pegula returned the favor last year in Berlin, defeating Siniakova in a tight three-set quarterfinal before winning her first grass-court title. This time, however, Pegula left no room for suspense.
The American was dominant behind her first serve, winning 92% of those points and facing just two break points throughout the match. Her aggressive baseline play and tactical serving neutralized Siniakova’s efforts, preventing the Czech from ever establishing a foothold.
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Pegula will next face the winner between No. 5 seed Emma Navarro and wild card Naomi Osaka, setting up another intriguing quarterfinal clash.
Quarterfinals Promise High-Stakes Showdowns
With both top seeds advancing, the quarterfinals are shaping up to be a star-studded affair. Paolini’s resilience and flair will be tested again, while Pegula’s precision and poise make her a strong favorite as the tournament progresses. With potential matchups against former Grand Slam finalists and rising stars, the next round promises more fireworks at the Bad Homburg Open 2025.
