Jessica Pegula Advances with Textbook Win in U.S. Open

Jessica Pegula showcased her stellar form with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the U.S. Open third round. Overcoming earlier injuries, the sixth-seeded American was dominant, winning 89% of her first serve points. Pegula will face either Diana Shnaider or Sara Errani next.

Jessica Pegula's strong serving and smothering defense led to a textbook 6-3, 6-3 win over Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the U.S. Open third round on Saturday. The sixth-seeded American, who struggled with injuries earlier in the year, produced her best form of the tournament so far, winning 89% of her first serve points, cracking 13 winners, and breaking serve four times.

Pegula crushed a serve Bouzas Maneiro could not put back into play on match point to advance in 70 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium court. The unseeded Bouzas Maneiro struggled to match Pegula's energy in the contest and was hampered by six double faults and 29 unforced errors.

Pegula will next face either Diana Shnaider or Sara Errani.

(With inputs from agencies.)