French Open 2023: Jessica Pegula through to third round as Camila Giorgi forced to retire with injury

Third seed Jessica Pegula cruised into the third round of the French Open after Camila Giorgi retired injured from their clash on Philippe-Chatrier. The American was the epitome of calm as she quickly claimed a double-break and took the first set 6-2, but Giorgi was forced to withdraw with an unspecified injury problem before the second set could start. Ad It was a sad end to the Italian’s campaign as Pegula progressed to the next round, where she will meet Camila Osorio or 28th seed Elise Mertens.

Roland-GarrosPegula advances after breezing past compatriot Collins28/05/2023 AT 20:23 The American showed no nerves early on as she broke Giorgi in the first game and quickly consolidated with a hold. A rasping backhand winner down the line earned the third seed two shots at a double-break, and she seized the first with a deft backhand slice. The Italian eventually got on the board at 4-1, albeit having to save another break point to get there.

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World No. 3 Pegula made the deepest run of her career at Roland-Garros last year by reaching the quarter-finals, but is yet to make it to the last four at a Grand Slam event. — - Stream the 2023