Canada’s Leylah Fernandez saw her U.S. Open journey come to an end as she suffered a defeat to third-seed Jessica Pegula of the United States in the third round. Fernandez, hailing from Laval, Quebec, started strong at Arthur Ashe Stadium by taking a commanding lead in the first set. Pegula managed to turn the tide with a crucial break in the second set, ultimately securing victory in a two-hour and ten-minute match.
Fernandez, the 2021 U.S. Open runner-up, still has a shot in the doubles competition partnering with Indonesia’s Janice Tjen. On the men’s side, Carlos Alcaraz secured a win over China’s Yibing Wu and is now set to face Tommy Paul in the fourth round at the U.S. Open.
Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka faced tough competition as she battled Kamilla Rakhimova to reach the fourth round. Despite facing challenges, Sabalenka emerged victorious and will now face Taylor Townsend in the Round of 16. Sabalenka also encountered an unusual distraction during her match due to the smell of marijuana near the court.
In a surprising turn of events, Serena and Venus Williams were eliminated from the U.S. Open women’s doubles after a tough match tiebreaker. The sisters failed to maintain their lead, resulting in a loss to Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint. The Williams sisters, once dominant in women’s doubles, faced a disappointing exit from the tournament.
In another match, Ben Shelton, the recent National Bank Open champion, triumphed over Denis Shapovalov to advance to the fourth round. Shelton’s victory was fueled by strong support from the American crowd, setting up a showdown with Stefanos Tsitsipas in the next round.
