Jessica Pegula advanced to the second round of the 2024 Australian Open, the fifth seed in the competition in Melbourne, defeating Rebecca Marino (qualifier) in straight sets.
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Jessica Pegula in the second round of the 2024 Australian Open
Last year’s Tournament of Champions finalist Pegula needed just 65 minutes to overcome the Canadian, who is ranked 182nd in the world, 6-2, 6-4.
In the next round, Jessica will meet the French Clara Burel (51 WTA), they will meet for the first time.
The American’s best result at the Grand Slam tournaments is the presence in the quarters. Pegula has reached this stage of the Australian Open three times (2021, 2022, 2023).
Good start for Jess Pegula, who beat Rebecca Marino 6-2 6-4 in one hour.
In the second round, she will win against Clara Burrell.#AusOpen • @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis pic.twitter.com/bkTLlMvs3S
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 16, 2024
Australian Open 2024 will be held from January 14 to 28. The reigning champions are Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenko.
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