Jessica Pegula def. Elena-Gabriela Ruse
6-3 6-2
Jessica Pegula defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3 6-2 in the 2026 US Open first round on hard courts on August 30, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jessica Pegula | Elena-Gabriela Ruse |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 4 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| First serve % | 62 | 64 |
| First serve points won % | 92 | 54 |
| Second serve points won % | 67 | 48 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 78 |
| Break points converted % | 22 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 82 | 52 |
| Return points won % | 48 | 18 |
| Total points won % | 59 | 41 |
| Serve rating | 137 | 102 |
| Return rating | 103 | 43 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jessica Pegula | Elena-Gabriela Ruse |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Birth date | Feb 24, 1994 | Nov 6, 1997 |
| Age | 32 | 28 |
| Height | 170 cm | 172 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 63 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 7,265 | 991 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,126 | 1,829 |
| Current career W-L | 300–139 | 63–84 |
| Current career earnings | $26,151,104 | $3,842,205 |
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