Home hero Pegula begins US Open campaign with comprehensive Giorgi win
WTATuesday, 29 August 2023 at 20:21
America’s tennis star Jessica Pegula started the US Open
2023 campaign in an emphatic manner.
The 29-year-old defeated Italy’s Camila Giorgi in the first-round fixture with a score of 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday.
The fourth and final Grand Slam of the year is now underway where players from all over the world are showcasing their talent and battling to secure the ultimate prize.
The 29-year-old, who started the competition as one of the
favourites was just too hot to handle for her opponent as the match lasted just
one hour and 22 minutes.
In the first set, Pegula won 77 percent of points on the first
serve. In comparison, Giorgi won just 60 percent of points on the first serve.
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She ended up winning 80 percent net points in the first set.
Other than that, she also converted two break points.
In the second set, Pegula was far more disciplined as she
committed just five unforced errors, 10 fewer than her opponent.
In total, Pegula produced eight aces in the match, six more
than her opponent. She ended up producing 28 winners, 12 more than Giorgi.
The victory will give Pegula a much-needed boost going into the next matches of the competition as she will be eager to improve her record in the mega-event.
Pegula’s best outing in the US Open was playing in the
quarterfinal last year where she was defeated by the current world number one
Iga Swiatek in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 7-6.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
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