US EditionJessica Pegula wins Charleston Open, rising to No. 3 in world
- Jessica Pegula, age 31, defeated Sofia Kenin in the Charleston Open final on Sunday; the score was 6-3, 7-5.
- Kenin, an unseeded player, initially led the second set 5-1 after breaking Pegula's service three times.
- Pegula saved three set points, then secured breaks, leveling the second set before winning six consecutive games.
- Pegula won 85% of first serve points, while Kenin double-faulted, leading to three match points for Pegula.
- This victory marks Pegula's second title this season, returning her to a career-high ranking, surpassing Coco Gauff as American No. 1.
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WTVBTennis-Pegula overpowers fellow American Kenin to win Charleston Open
(Reuters) -Top seed Jessica Pegula overcame Sofia Kenin 6-3 7-5 to win the Charleston Open on Sunday in the first all-American final at the tournament since 1990. Read full story
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