US Open fans make feelings on Jessica Pegula clear after throwing racket

US Open fans make their feelings on Jessica pegula clear after she threw her racket Jessica pegula was in danger of being knocked out of the US Open by Sophia Keenan but the home favorite was able to turn things around after a moment of frustration Jessica pegula the American tennis sensation was greeted with thunderous Applause after her victory over fellow us star Sophia Kennan at the US Open the crowd support played a crucial role in helping her navigate through a challenging match in a moment of frustration during the first set pegula tossed her racket only to be reminded by the cheering fans who their favorite was pegula is now set to face 21-year-old Jessica buas in the third round of the tournament following bu' surprise victory over Katie Bolter initially it seemed as though Kenan would outplay Pula but the seasoned player quickly regained control after a clear message from the audience despite Kennan taking an early two to zero lead in the first set and showing dominance the tide soon turned facing two break points and the potential loss of the first set pegula hurled her racket onto the ground after a glance towards her coaches Mark nolles and Mark merklin silencing the crowd however the loudest cheer had been for Pula when she entered the court and those inside Lewis Armstrong Stadium felt a change was needed the crowd began to Rally behind pigula their cheers lifting her spirits and turning the momentum of the game pegula managed to save both break points and win the game leading to a tie break in the set pegula triumphed in the tie break with a 7 to4 score leaving Kenan hanging by a thread she went on to dominate the second set and sealed her advance to the Third third round with a comfortable 6 to3 Victory Jessica pegula despite never making it to the semi-finals of a grand slam retains a strong support base and Garners immense respect from her peers with Origins from Buffalo New York a good 600 kilm from Queens she still cherishes the New Yorker connection at the US Open her best run at this event was last year's quarterfinal birth the seasoned American player has ousted two compatriots to secure her place in the third round following an earlier victory over Shelby Rogers I Just get Juiced up to play Americans expressed pegula post Victory against Kenan on Thursday pegula displayed no signs of regret after dispatching Kenan yet her first round win over Rogers a longtime friend since their junior days was tinged with emotion reflecting on their shared Journey pegula stated we grew up playing Juniors together playing the same sections together and now we get to play on Arthur Ash Stadium