Jessica Pegula Cruises Into US Open Second Round

American star Jessica Pegula began her US Open campaign with a convincing straight-sets victory over Elena-Gabriela Ruse, winning 6-3, 6-2 in the opening round. Meanwhile, 29th-ranked Barbora Krejcikova suffered an early exit, losing 6-7, 2-6 to Kamilla Rakhimova. The contrasting results highlighted an opening day of women's singles action at Flushing Meadows.