Pegula’s Impressive Performance
American tennis star Jessica Pegula is making waves at the US Open 2024! The sixth seed cruised to the fourth round with a decisive victory over Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, wrapping up her match with a score of 6-3, 6-3 in just 70 minutes at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Pegula’s strong serve has been a game-changer, with her winning an impressive 89% of her first serve points. So far, she hasn’t dropped a single set in New York, showcasing her title credentials with every match she plays.
Next Up: Rising Star Diana Shnaider
The road doesn’t get any easier for Pegula as she prepares to face the rising star Diana Shnaider. The 20-year-old Russian, seeded 18th, has been on fire, defeating Italy’s Sara Errani with a striking score of 6-2, 6-2. Shnaider, who has already notched three WTA Tour titles this year, is definitely one to watch.
Notable Matches from the Day
In other matches on Saturday, Italian fifth seed Jasmine Paolini showcased her skills by defeating Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva with a score of 6-3, 6-4. Paolini, who was a runner-up at both the French Open and Wimbledon, has now made it to the second week of all four major tournaments this year.
She will be up against Karolina Muchova next. Muchova, who recently took down two-time champion Naomi Osaka, had a smooth victory against Russian Anastasia Potapova, winning 6-4, 6-2. After a comeback from wrist surgery that kept her sidelined for 10 months, she’s looking to prove her resilience.
Keep Up With the Action
With the thrilling matches and incredible moments continuing at the US Open, fans can expect more excitement as the tournament unfolds. Make sure to stay tuned for live scores and updates!
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