Australian Open: Pegula makes second round

Jessica Pegula won against Anastasia Zakharova 6-2, 6-1 on Monday night

Jessica Pegula, Cincinnati Open, 2024 © Zuma / Panoramic
Australian Open •First round • Completed
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J. PegulavsA. Zakharova

American Jessica Pegula, the No 6 seed, won against Russian Anastasia Zakharova 6-2, 6-1 to advance to the 64 of the Australian Open on Monday night. Pegula, ranked No 6, will face American McCartney Kessler next.

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