Watch: Before quarterfinals against Jessica Pegula at Adelaide, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova’s cheeky sense of humor will definitely have you cracking up!

The humorous interaction has now gone viral among tennis fans, with the video (watch below) being constantly shared on X (previously Twitter).

As the quarterfinals versus Jessica Pegula approach, it’s clear that Pavlyuchenkova is more than just a powerhouse on the court. She’s also a charismatic force who can charm the tennis community with her wit.

Will Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova triumph over the American star Jessica Pegula?

Jessica Pegula and Pavlyuchenkova will face off in a thrilling quarterfinal match at the 2024 Adelaide International on January 11. Pavlyuchenkova, who made a strong recovery last year following an injury-plagued year in 2022, has also had a few decent games to begin the current season.

The Russian lost her first match of the season to Amanda Anisimova in Brisbane, but she recovered quickly. She advanced through the qualifying rounds in Adelaide before defeating Beatriz Haddad Maia in an upset.

Pegula and Pavlyuchenkova have a 1-0 head-to-head record. Pegula has won their only meeting at the 2021 National Bank Open in Montreal. The Russian has been extremely powerful on serve this week, often winning more than 75% of the points with her first delivery. If this week’s results are any indication, Pegula may struggle to break through her opponent’s serve game.