Jessica Pegula delivered a dramatic turnaround to defeat Marketa Vondrousova in the third round of Roland-Garros, leaving fans eager to know how the match unfolded and what it means for the tournament’s next stage.
Pegula, the No. seed, overcame a slow start to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 against the crafty Czech left-hander. Vondrousova, a former French Open finalist, dominated the opening set with her signature variety—mixing slices, drop shots, and clever changes of pace that left Pegula scrambling and unable to generate a single break point.
But after a tense changeover, Pegula regrouped. She broke Vondrousova three consecutive times in the second set, finding her rhythm and increasing her aggression. The American’s superior fitness and consistency shone in the decider, as she capitalized on Vondrousova’s double faults and errors to secure the win.
Pegula’s victory sends her into the fourth round, where she will face the winner of the all-French clash between Jacquemot and Boisson. The result also highlights Pegula’s strong season, with earlier titles in Charleston and Austin, and a finals appearance in Miami.
For Vondrousova, who has battled injuries and recently returned from shoulder surgery, the loss is a setback but underscores her resilience in reaching the third round after limited match play this year.
Pegula’s comeback keeps American hopes alive at Roland-Garros, joining fellow countrywoman Coco Gauff in the tournament’s second week.
