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Jessica Pegula shakes off nerves to win her opening match at the US Open vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse

NEW YORK: Third-ranked Jessica Pegula shook off nerves that contributed to a slow start against Elena-Gabriela Ruse, winning her opening match at the US Open on Sunday in straight sets.Leading off at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the 32-year-old American missed her first nine opportunities to break Ruse but found a rhythm and began dominating. Coming off a trip to the final at the Cincinnati Open, which she lost to Coco Gauff, Pegula won 92 percent of her first-serve points on the way to a 6-3, 6-2 victory in 83 minutes.“I was so nervous,” Pegula said. “I was like sending GIFs of what I felt like.

Jessica Pegula shakes off nerves, starts US Open with win vs. Ruse - ESPN

NEW YORK — Third-ranked Jessica Pegula shook off nerves that contributed to a slow start against Elena-Gabriela Ruse, winning her opening match at the US Open on Sunday in straight sets.

Pegula cruises, Krejcikova crashes out as US Open begins

NEW YORK, Aug 30 : Highest-ranked American Jessica Pegula cruised into the U.S. Open second round while 27th seed Barbora Krejcikova crashed out, as the year's final major got underway on Sunday with a record purse of $108 million up for grabs.

Carlos Alcaraz opens US Open title defense vs. Roman Safiullin - ESPN

NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz will open the defense of his US Open title against an opponent who made a strong run at Wimbledon while the Spaniard was sidelined with an injury.

Serena Williams won't play US Open singles, in doubles with Alcaraz - ESPN

NEW YORK — Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the US Open.

Anisimova and Fritz through as Americans sparkle at Wimbledon

LONDON, July 2 : Amanda Anisimova survived an almighty scare against compatriot Sofia Kenin on Thursday to join a wave of American women marching into the third round of Wimbledon, while Taylor Fritz ensured the Stars and Stripes kept fluttering in the men's draw.

Anisimova sees off Kenin in all-American scrap to reach Wimbledon third round

LONDON, July 2 : A showdown between two American 20-somethings born to Russian immigrants turned into an almighty scrap at Wimbledon as Amanda Anisimova displayed her powers of resilience to tame Sofia Kenin 6-2 4-6 7-6(10-3) in the second round on Thursday.

Zverev and Swiatek look to gain Wimbledon momentum

July 1 : Wimbledon's second round continues on Thursday with French Open champion Alexander Zverev facing Frenchman Valentin Royer, defending champion Iga Swiatek taking on former world number one Karolina Pliskova and an all-American battle between Amanda Anisimova and Sofia Kenin.

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Jessica Pegula shakes off nerves to win her opening match at the US Open vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse

Jessica Pegula shakes off nerves, starts US Open with win vs. Ruse - ESPN

Pegula cruises, Krejcikova crashes out as US Open begins

Carlos Alcaraz opens US Open title defense vs. Roman Safiullin - ESPN

Serena Williams won't play US Open singles, in doubles with Alcaraz - ESPN

Anisimova and Fritz through as Americans sparkle at Wimbledon

Anisimova sees off Kenin in all-American scrap to reach Wimbledon third round

Zverev and Swiatek look to gain Wimbledon momentum