Madison Keys has run into a recurring problem involving close friend Jessica Pegula while competing at the Cincinnati Open. After winning her opening match at the WTA 1000 event, Keys humorously revealed how she has been dealing with being mistaken for her fellow American at the venue, days after experiencing a similar mix-up in Toronto.
After suffering a third-round exit at the Canadian Open, Keys kicked off her campaign for her second Cincinnati Open ******* le with a comeback win over Daria Snigur in the second round. The American responded strongly after losing the opening set and ultimately secured a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory to advance to the third round.
Appearing on Tennis Channel after her win, Keys revealed that she was constantly mistaken for Pegula around the tournament grounds. She humorously shed light on her preemptive method of avoiding the mix-up.
"It's gotten to the point where as I'm walking by, I just start yelling, 'I'm not Jess.' It's that bad. It happens all of the time. Like I get called Jess more than I get called myself," Keys said.
Keys' remarks follow on the heels of a hilarious mishap at the Canadian Open, when she arrived at a press conference only to find Pegula's name on the nameplate in front of her. The 31-year-old took the blunder in stride, joking about how often she is mistaken for her close friend and podcast co-host.
#open #mistaken #close
After suffering a third-round exit at the Canadian Open, Keys kicked off her campaign for her second Cincinnati Open ******* le with a comeback win over Daria Snigur in the second round. The American responded strongly after losing the opening set and ultimately secured a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory to advance to the third round.
Appearing on Tennis Channel after her win, Keys revealed that she was constantly mistaken for Pegula around the tournament grounds. She humorously shed light on her preemptive method of avoiding the mix-up.
"It's gotten to the point where as I'm walking by, I just start yelling, 'I'm not Jess.' It's that bad. It happens all of the time. Like I get called Jess more than I get called myself," Keys said.
Keys' remarks follow on the heels of a hilarious mishap at the Canadian Open, when she arrived at a press conference only to find Pegula's name on the nameplate in front of her. The 31-year-old took the blunder in stride, joking about how often she is mistaken for her close friend and podcast co-host.
#open #mistaken #close
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