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sport: tennis
date: 2026-08-30
tour: WTA
event: US Open
round: R128
status: FINAL
winner: Pegula
winner_full: Jessica Pegula
loser: Ruse
loser_full: Elena-Gabriela Ruse
venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium
start: 12:13p ET
end: 1:36p ET
weather: 77 indoor
sets:
  - [6, 3]
  - [6, 2]
---

Pegula d. Ruse 6-3 6-2 in US Open R128. Missed her first nine break points on Ashe, then took 92 percent of first-serve points. One hour 23 minutes. First match of the tournament on the main court.