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Pegula sprints past Kenin to reach US Open third round
- On Wednesday, third-ranked Jessica Pegula defeated American Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-1 at the Open, advancing to the third round in dominant fashion.
- Seeking her maiden major title, Pegula dominated the match while wildcard Kenin struggled following injuries and illness that sent her ranking tumbling after her 2020 Australian Open breakthrough.
- Pegula required just 56 minutes to secure the win, dropping only seven points on serve. "I was just trying to stay focused on what I needed to do," she said.
- Advancing to the third round, the 2024 runner-up will face 2021 finalist Leylah Fernandez, who advanced after defeating Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew in straight sets.
- Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz headline the upcoming tournament schedule, joined by other contenders including Daniil Medvedev and American Ben Shelton.
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World number three in women's tennis Jessica Pegula continued her winning streak at the US Open, after defeating her compatriot Sofia Kenin in just 57 minutes on the court. With impressive confidence and without giving her opponent a chance, Pegula secured a place in the third round of the prestigious tournament. From the very first game, Pegula showed that she was determined to end the match quickly. She broke Kenin's serve and did not let go o…
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