The No. 4-ranked Jessica Pegula converted five of seven break points and needed just over an hour to reach the Indian Wells Round of 16.
Pegula has been one of the most consistent players on tour in recent years. She reached a career-high ranking of world No. 3 in singles in 2022 and became the top-ranked doubles player in 2023. She has won seven singles and seven doubles titles on the WTA Tour, including three WTA 1000 singles titles and two in doubles.
Jessica Pegula continues her impressive form as the No. 4 seed crushed world No. 42 Wang Xinyu 6-2 6-1 to progress into the Indian Wells round-of-16 and also collect her seventh consecutive win.
The No. 4-ranked Jessica Pegula converted five of seven break points and needed just over an hour to reach the Round of 16.
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The seeds in the bottom half of the WTA Indian Wells draw will play their first matches on Day 3. Jessica Pegula, who got the perfect preparation for the event by winning the ATX Open in Austin, is among those scheduled to play.
Jessica Pegula has won her first title of the season at the WTA 250 tournament in Austin after beating fellow American McCartney Kessler 7-5 6-2. When the week started, the 2024 US Open runner-up - who was the No. 1 seed at the tournament - was widely regarded as the top favorite for the title.
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China's Wang Xinyu was eliminated from Indian Wells on Sunday with a third-round loss to American fourth seed Jessica Pegula. World No. 42 Wang served three double faults and saved just two of seven break points en route to a 6-2, 6-1 defeat.