Pegula and Medvedev open US Open with victories
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- Jessica Pegula defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the US Open in New York.
- Seventh-seeded Daniil Medvedev beat Hugo Gaston 6-4, 6-2, 6-4.
- Casper Ruud and Marin Cilic withdrew, while Barbora Krejcikova was eliminated.
Jessica Pegula began her US Open campaign with a comfortable victory in front of the home crowd, beating Romaniaโs Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 6-2 in New York.
The American, seeded third, quickly cleared her opening hurdle. Daniil Medvedev, the seventh seed and 2021 tournament champion, also advanced by defeating Franceโs Hugo Gaston 6-4, 6-2, 6-4.
The tournament also lost two prominent names before or during the opening stages. Norwayโs Casper Ruud and Croatiaโs Marin Cilic withdrew, adding to the list of notable absentees. Barbora Krejcikova was eliminated.
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