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Pegula crashes out of French Open in first round
Birrell, ranked No. 83, rallied after dropping the first set and reached the second round of a Grand Slam for the third time.
- Australian Kimberly Birrell upset fifth-ranked American Jessica Pegula 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the first round at Roland-Garros, capitalizing on Pegula's mounting unforced errors after a strong opening set.
- Pegula's struggles at Roland-Garros have intensified, with this marking her third consecutive first-round exit and extending her record of never advancing past the quarter-finals at the tournament.
- Birrell, ranked 83rd, advances to face Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova in round two, capping a strong day for Australian players after Adam Walton defeated former world number one Daniil Medvedev earlier the same day.
- Six major upsets defined the first round, with American stars notably affected; world number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Spanish opponent Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4, 6-2, and defending champion Coco Gauff also advanced.
- The opening round concluded Tuesday after three days of competition, with notable casualties including fifth-ranked Zheng Qinwen, who lost despite her 2024 Olympic gold at Roland-Garros, and 41-year-old Stan Wawrinka in his final French Open appearance.
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- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources are Center
40% Center
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C 40%
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