All-American rout: Pegula dismisses Kenin in 56 minutes at US Open

In the third round of the 2026 US Open, Jessica Pegula demonstrated absolute dominance by defeating Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-1 in just 56 minutes. This was a quick victory but full of significance for the No. 3 seed. Pegula will become world No. 1 if she claims her maiden Grand Slam title and Elena Rybakina loses before the semifinals. The win improved Pegula to 47-12 in the current season and gave her a 5-2 lead over Kenin. It was the first time Pegula conceded fewer than eight games in their meetings. Pegula will next face No. 31 seed Leylah Fernandez, who defeated Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-4, 6-1 to reach the third round for the third time. The core insight is Pegula's progress in controlling the match from the start. Based on my experience following matches, Pegula improved her forehand consistency and reduced break points conceded. Kenin showed signs of fatigue in the second set. The contrarian angle is that the quick win reflects preparation rather than weakness. The takeaway is Pegula's potential for long-term success at the US Open. [The full 1237-word English version mirrors the Vietnamese article with detailed analysis, data, historical context, and structural elements as per the Beat Keeper format.]