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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 4, 2026Miami-Dade

Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula advance to U.S. Open fourth round

Top-seeded tennis players Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula secured victories to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open. Sabalenka overcame a mid-match distraction involving the smell of marijuana, while Pegula rallied from a difficult first set to defeat Leylah Fernandez.

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Why It Matters

The results determine the bracket progression for the U.S. Open, a major international sporting event held in New York.

Key Facts

  • Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to reach the fourth round.
  • Jessica Pegula defeated Leylah Fernandez 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the fourth round.
  • Carlos Alcaraz defeated Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to reach the round of 16.
  • Daniil Medvedev defeated Arthur Rinderknech 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the fourth round.
  • Aryna Sabalenka reported the smell of marijuana to the chair umpire during her match.
  • Serena and Venus Williams are scheduled to play a first-round doubles match.
  • Taylor Townsend advanced to the round of 16 by defeating Diana Shnaider.
  • Sorana Cirstea defeated Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-3.

Who's Mentioned

personJessica Pegula“No. 3 seed tennis player”personCarlos Alcaraz“Two-time champion tennis player”personSerena Williams“Professional tennis player”personAryna Sabalenka“No. 1 seed tennis player”locationLouis Armstrong Stadium“Venue for the U.S. Open”personVenus Williams“Professional tennis player”