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Jessica Pegula advances to the second round at the 2026 U.S. Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 5:34 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Jessica Pegula advances to the second round at the 2026 U.S. Open
Summary

Buffalo native Jessica Pegula secured a spot in the second round of the 2026 U.S. Open after defeating Elena-Gabriela Ruse in straight sets on Sunday. Ranked No. 3 in the world, the American enters the tournament seeking her first Grand Slam singles title. Competition is currently underway at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens and runs through Sept. 13. Pegula next faces fellow American Sofia Kenin in a second-round match scheduled for Sept. 2. Matches throughout the tournament remain available for viewing on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC.

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  • •Jessica Pegula defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse in straight sets.
  • •The 2026 U.S. Open tournament continues through Sept. 13 in Queens.
  • •Pegula meets Sofia Kenin in the second round on Sept. 2.
  • •Tournament matches are available on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC.
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  • 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Jessica Pegula advances at U.S. Open: How to watch 2026 tournament
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Buffalo native Jessica Pegula is through to the next round of the U.S. Open. Here’s how to watch the tournament on TV and streaming.

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