Pegula foils Ruse to reach US Open second round
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American tennis player Jessica Pegula advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open after defeating Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday. Playing the opening match on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Pegula overcame early nerves to secure the straight-sets win. The victory keeps her moving forward in her pursuit of a first career Grand Slam title.
NEW YORK, Aug 30 - American Jessica Pegula cruised past Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3 6-2 to reach the U.S. Open second round on Sunday, taming early nerves as she opened the action on Arthur Ashe Stadium in her latest bid for a maiden major title.
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