Jessica Pegula, of the United States, reacts after defeating Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
Jessica Pegula Vs Victoria Azarenka, US Open 2025: Home Favourite Beats Former World No. 1 In Straight Sets
American star Jessica Pegula dispatched former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka in straight sets to seal a 6-1, 7-5 win in the US Open 2025 women’s singles third round fixture at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Pegula, the fourth seed, raced through the opening set quickly, breaking Azarenka twice. The second set was much tighter as Pegula relinquished her serve, but responded with consecutive breaks to seal the match. As a result, Pegula moved to the Round of 16 stage, where she will face either Ann Li or Priscilla Hon.
US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula Vs Victoria Azarenka
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Jessica Pegula, of the United States, returns a shot to Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula Vs Victoria Azarenka
| Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, returns a shot to Jessica Pegula, of the United States, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula Vs Victoria Azarenka
| Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
Jessica Pegula, of the United States, returns a shot to Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula Vs Victoria Azarenka
| Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, returns a shot to Jessica Pegula, of the United States, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula Vs Victoria Azarenka
| Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
Jessica Pegula, of the United States, returns a shot to Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula Vs Victoria Azarenka
| Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, reacts after losing a point to Jessica Pegula, of the United States, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
US Open 2025: Jessica Pegula Vs Victoria Azarenka
| Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
Jessica Pegula, of the United States, serves to Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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