Sabalenka, Pegula get through tough tests at US Open, with Williams sisters playing doubles at night
Summary
Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula won tough matches to advance to the fourth round of the 2026 US Open tennis tournament. The Williams sisters are playing doubles together at night during the event.Key Facts
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova with scores 6-3, 6-4 in the third round.
- Sabalenka mentioned being bothered by the smell of marijuana near the tennis courts during her match.
- Jessica Pegula came from behind to beat Leylah Fernandez 1-6, 6-4, 6-3.
- Sabalenka aims to win her third straight US Open title, something not done since Serena Williams in 2012-2014.
- The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, teamed up to play doubles at the US Open for the first time since 2022.
- Pegula had a weak start but improved in later sets to overcome her opponent.
- The men's defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz, also played matches on the same day.
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