Canada's Fernandez out of U.S. Open after third-round loss to Pegula
Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez was eliminated from the U.S. Open in the third round after a loss to Jessica Pegula. Despite a strong start, Fernandez was unable to maintain her lead, falling in three sets.
Why it matters
The U.S. Open is a major international sporting event, and the performance of high-profile athletes significantly impacts national sports media coverage.
NEW YORK — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez is out of the U.S. Open after a 1-6. 6-4, 6-3 loss to third seed Jessica Pegula of the United States in third-round action Friday. The 23-year-old from Laval, Que., got off to a roaring start at Arthur Ashe Stadium, scoring a break to go up 2-0 in the first set and then breaking to love for a 5-1 lead before serving out the set. Pegula scored her first break of the match at a key moment to take a 4-2 lead in the second set.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in