Tennis

Daughter of Bills, Sabres owners wins debut at U.S. Open

Published Aug. 31, 2015 1:46 p.m. ET

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NEW YORK -- The Buffalo Bills and Sabres would love some big wins like this once their seasons open.

Jessica Pegula, the daughter of the owners of those pro sports franchises, won in her Grand Slam debut Monday, upsetting French Open quarterfinalist Alison Van Uytvanck in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3.

The 21-year-old Pegula is ranked 260th and had to advance through qualifying to make the field. She clinched her spot in the main draw by beating Melanie Oudin, the darling of the 2009 U.S. Open as a 17-year-old quarterfinalist.

Van Uytvanck, also 21, is ranked 55th but is now 1-5 in tour-level matches since her run at Roland Garros.

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