After slow start, Pegula pulls off comeback to beat Fernandez at US Open

Jessica Pegula, the No. 3 seed, defeated Leylah Fernandez in three sets in the US Open third round on Friday, September 4, 2026, after a slow start. The comeback win keeps Pegula in contention for the World No. 1 ranking, as four players remain in the hunt. She will next face Sorana Cirstea, who defeated Jasmine Paolini for her first win in four encounters between the two.