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MATCH REPORT | 2024 US Open: Pegula wins American clash with Kenin, moves on to third round
WTAThursday, 29 August 2024 at 22:29
Jessica
Pegula defeats Sofia Kenin in American duel 7-6(4), 6-3 and advances to the
third round of the US Open. The World No. 6 overcame a tough first set and
dominated the second to move forward in the year's final Grand Slam.
Pegula powers through Kenin in straight sets
The first
set started in favor of Kenin, who got an early break to lead 2-0. The former
Australian Open champion began to struggle with her serve, and Pegula took
advantage, recovering the break and leveling the score at 3-3 after two breaks
for each player.
However,
both players improved their serving, with Pegula saving a single extra break
point in the set. The set went to a tie-break, where Pegula won five
consecutive points to take the set 7-6(4). Although Kenin was more aggressive
with 14 winners compared to Pegula's 11 and frequently approached the net,
Pegula's consistency from the baseline proved decisive in closing out the tight
set.
From then
on, Kenin's first serve faltered, reaching only 58% throughout the set, which
Pegula capitalized on effectively from the return. While Kenin took the first
break and led 2-0 again, she became particularly inconsistent, allowing Pegula
to take control more effectively than in the first set.
Kenin's
level dropped significantly in the latter part of the match. Despite starting
with an advantage, she could not maintain her form, and Pegula pressed the
accelerator to secure two consecutive breaks and guarantee the win 7-6(4), 6-3
after one hour and 27 minutes. In the third round, Pegula will face the
surprising Spanish player Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, who defeated the 31st seed
Katie Boulter in straight sets.
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