{
  "id": 4452790,
  "title": "Main draw play gets underway at the US Open, with Jessica Pegula playing early",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/main-draw-play-gets-underway-at-the-us-open-with-jessica-pegula",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T15:53:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/us-open-day-one-results-e13314ca249d24428efd2ae12bb2f4a8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.S. Open main draw matches commenced on Sunday at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Jasmine Paolini, a 19th seed from Italy, was among the players beginning the opening sets at the stadium. Jessica Pegula, ranked third in the world, kicked off her match against Elena-Gabriela Ruse at Arthur Ashe Stadium at noon. Daniil Medvedev took the court first on the men's side, playing against Hugo Gaston. Novak Djokovic, aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title at age 39, started his bid for the record on Sunday night against Mariano Navone. Venus Williams contested the final singles match of the evening, facing fellow American wild card Sophia Kenin. The sisters Serena and Venus were set to compete in doubles together.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK (AP) — Main draw play is underway at the U.S. Open , with 19th-seeded Jasmine Paolini among those playing in the opening set of matches at the Billie Jean King National Tennis…",
  "key_points": [
    "Main draw matches start at U.S. Open at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center",
    "Jessica Pegula, world's third-ranked player, begins match at noon",
    "Novak Djokovic starts quest for 25th Grand Slam title against Mariano Navone"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Main draw play gets underway at the US Open, with Jessica Pegula playing early",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/main-draw-play-gets-underway-at-the-us-open-with-jessica-pegula-4454223",
        "published": "2026-08-30T15:32:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}