World · Singapore Bureau
Pegula advances to US Open third round after dominant win over Kenin
World number three Jessica Pegula delivered a commanding performance to defeat American compatriot Sofia Kenin at the US Open on Wednesday. The American star won decisively 6-3, 6-1 to progress to the tournament's third round.
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Pegula's clinical display at Flushing Meadows saw her dispatch Kenin with minimal fuss, showcasing the form that has established her as one of the sport's elite performers this season.
The American third seed controlled the match from the outset, breaking serve multiple times across both sets to overwhelm her fellow countrywoman. Her comprehensive victory underscored the gulf in current form between the two players, with Pegula's superior court positioning and aggressive baseline play proving decisive.
The result marks another successful outing for Pegula, who continues her bid to capture a maiden Grand Slam title in New York. Her progress through the early rounds of the tournament has been marked by consistent and purposeful tennis.
Pegula will face her next opponent in the third round, where she will look to maintain the momentum built through Wednesday's impressive performance. Her trajectory through the draw remains one of the key storylines at this year's US Open.