Pegula rallies from slow start to reach US Open fourth round as Sabalenka dominates

A memorable moment unfolded on Arthur Ashe when Jessica Pegula was leading Leylah Fernandez 4-3 in the second set. Pegula, the No. 3 seed, had endured an unstable first set where she won only one of three service games. But then, she adjusted her tactics, starting with more aggressive backhands and precise return positioning. Just as Fernandez tried to maintain her rhythm, Pegula converted a break point in the second set, opening up a stunning comeback. The crowd erupted, but behind it was the story of a player's resilience facing psychological and physical challenges.