MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (WKBW) — Western New York native Jessica Pegula will advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open, marking a significant milestone in the 26-year-old's tennis career.
Pegula defeated Kristina Mladenovic in straight sets on Saturday afternoon, Melbourne time. With a score of 6-2, 6-1, this is the furthest she has ever made it in a Grand Slam tournament.
Pegula, the daughter of Buffalo Bills and Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula, will take on fifth-ranked Elina Svitolina in the fourth round.
Into the round of 16 for the first time! 👊@JLPegula defeats Mladenovic in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1.#AO2021 pic.twitter.com/7EUGVdoadP
— wta (@WTA) February 13, 2021
