Jelena Ostapenko Defeats Jessica Pegula at Wuhan Open in Dramatic Match

WUHAN, China (AP) — In her first match in over a month, Jessica Pegula lost to Jelena Ostapenko in the last 32 of the Wuhan Open. Pegula wasted three match points during the match, which ended in a score of 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-3 in favor of Ostapenko.

Ostapenko's victory marked a significant comeback, as she saved match points on three occasions in the second set against the second-seeded Pegula. This match followed Pegula's absence from competition since her last match in the U.S. before the Wuhan tournament.