Main draw play gets underway at the US Open, with Jessica Pegula playing early
Summary
The U.S. Open tennis tournament has started at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Top players like Jessica Pegula, Daniil Medvedev, Novak Djokovic, and Venus Williams are competing in the early rounds.Key Facts
- The U.S. Open main draw matches began on Sunday.
- Jessica Pegula, ranked third, played her first match against Elena-Gabriela Ruse at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- Daniil Medvedev played against Hugo Gaston in the men’s matches.
- Novak Djokovic, age 39, started his attempt to win his 25th Grand Slam title against Mariano Navone.
- Djokovic recently lost his first match at the Cincinnati Open, a warm-up tournament on hard courts.
- Venus Williams played against Sophia Kenin, who entered the tournament as a wild card (a special tournament entry).
- Venus and her sister Serena Williams planned to play doubles matches together at the tournament.
- The matches are held at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.
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