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Pegula Powers On: World No. 1 Bid Alive at US Open
2 Sep
Summary
- Jessica Pegula advances in US Open, maintaining her quest for world No. 1.
- Daniil Medvedev secured a comfortable win, progressing to the third round.
- Paula Badosa also advanced, setting up a match against Coco Gauff.
Jessica Pegula significantly advanced her bid for the world No. 1 ranking by decisively defeating fellow American Sofia Kenin with a 6-3, 6-1 scoreline. Pegula's performance was marked by exceptional serving, as she lost only three points on her first serve and faced no break points.
Her path to the top spot requires winning the US Open and hoping Elena Rybakina does not reach the semi-finals. Pegula's next match is against the 2021 finalist, Leylah Fernandez, who defeated Mananchaya Sawangkaew.
In other matches, Daniil Medvedev showcased his comfort on the New York courts with a 6-1, 6-3, 7-5 victory over American wildcard Sebastian Gorzny. Medvedev controlled the rallies and overcame a brief resurgence from his opponent.
Paula Badosa continued her strong showing, defeating Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-4. This victory sets up a compelling second-round encounter with the fourth seed and 2023 champion, Coco Gauff, who previously beat Zeynep Sonmez.
