Pegula lives up to favoritism and breezes past Tig at US Open, sets up clash with Svitolina in third round
WTAFriday, 01 September 2023 at 05:30
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Pegula easily defeated Patricia Maria Tig 6-3, 6-1 and advanced to the third
round of the US Open to meet Elina Svitolina once again.
The
American tennis player left no room for surprises and lived up to her status as
the third seed. Pegula progressed from the first round by defeating Camila
Giorgi with ease, 6-2, 6-2.
Ranked as
World No. 3, she is the top local hope and only three weeks ago, she clinched
the championship at the WTA 1000 Canadian Open, securing victories against Coco
Gauff, Iga Swiatek, and Ludmila Samsonova in the final.
Her
opponent this time was the Romanian Patricia Maria Tig, who reached the second
round of a Grand Slam for the first time in three years since the 2020 US Open,
after defeating Canadian Rebecca Marino in the opening round.
Pegula made
a strong start, securing a break and quickly taking a 2-0 lead, but she
relinquished her service to Tig in the following game. Unforced errors led the
Romanian to lose her service, allowing Pegula to gain a 4-1 lead.
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Though Tig
made a slight recovery to make it 4-3 with a break, she once again lost her
service, and Pegula claimed the set 6-3. The American player displayed
aggression with 14 winners but also gave her opponent opportunities with 14
unforced errors.
In the
second set, Pegula adopted a more patient approach in her attack, putting the
pressure on her rival. She focused on moving her opponent around the court and
inviting errors rather than aggressively seeking winners. This strategy paid
off as she totaled 6 winners and only 14 unforced errors, compared to her
rival's 3 winners and 16 unforced errors.
Pegula
secured two breaks in the second set, taking a 4-0 lead that proved
insurmountable for Tig. While Tig managed to defend her service once, she again
suffered a break in the seventh game, ultimately giving the match to Pegula
with a final score of 6-3, 6-1.
In the
third round, Pegula will face Elina Svitolina, a Ukrainian player who defeated
the former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin. Svitolina, ranked as World No.
26, had faced Pegula in the Canadian Open, but the American emerged victorious
in the tournament that she would later go on to win.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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