Canada’s Leylah Fernandez has been eliminated from the U.S. Open following a defeat to third-seeded Jessica Pegula of the United States in the third round. Fernandez, a 23-year-old from Laval, Que., started strong by taking an early lead in the first set but eventually lost the match in three sets.
Pegula managed to secure crucial breaks at key moments, ultimately clinching the victory in two hours and 10 minutes. Despite her singles exit, Fernandez continues to compete in the doubles event alongside Indonesia’s Janice Tjen.
On another court, Carlos Alcaraz defeated China’s Yibing Wu in straight sets. The second-seeded Spaniard is aiming to defend his U.S. Open title and will face Tommy Paul in the fourth round.
In a separate match, top seed Aryna Sabalenka faced a tough challenge but managed to advance to the fourth round. Sabalenka will now play against Taylor Townsend in the Round of 16 as she aims for a third consecutive U.S. Open title.
The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, were eliminated from the women’s doubles event after a close match that ended in a tiebreaker loss. Despite their early exit, the sisters have had a successful history at the U.S. Open, winning the tournament twice.
In another match, Ben Shelton defeated Denis Shapovalov to advance to the fourth round. Shelton, who recently won the National Bank Open, will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the next round.
