Jessica Pegula returns to No. 3 in world rankings

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jessica Pegula rose to No. 3 in the WTA world rankings Monday, matching her career-best position after she was runner-up at the U.S. Open.

Pegula, the 30-year-old born in Buffalo, moved up from No. 6 after reaching her first Grand Slam final. That followed Pegula's championship defense at the Canadian Open in Toronto, and a runner-up performance at the Cincinnati Open. Pegula won 15 of 17 matches during the late summer run, losing only against world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka.