Day 8 of the US Open showcased the dominance of the tournament’s top contenders in the women’s draw, as both Jessica Pegula and Iga Świątek powered into the next round with commanding performances.
4th seed Jessica Pegula made light work of China’s Xinyu Li, sealing a convincing 6-1, 6-2 victory. From the opening games, Pegula controlled the tempo with deep, flat groundstrokes and sharp returns that left Li little room to maneuver. The American, looking increasingly confident as the tournament progresses, wasted no time in wrapping up the match and advancing without much resistance.
Meanwhile, 2nd seed and former champion Iga Świątek faced a sterner challenge against Anna Kalinskaya, but still prevailed in straight sets. Świątek edged a tense first set in a tie-break before tightening her grip in the second, ultimately winning 7-6(4), 6-4. The Pole’s ability to stay composed in key moments once again highlighted her reputation as one of the most reliable performers under pressure.
Pegula’s breezy win and Świątek’s composed display underscored the strength of the higher seeds as the competition moves deeper into the second week. With both players in fine form, fans can expect thrilling battles ahead as the draw narrows toward the business end of the tournament.
