Jessica Pegula, 32, is one of the world's highest-paid female athletes and the daughter of Terry and Kim Pegula, who own the Buffalo Bills.

Third-ranked Jessica Pegula shook off nerves that contributed to a slow start against Elena-Gabriela Ruse, winning her opening match at the U.S. Open 6-3, 6-2

NEW YORK, Aug 30 : American Jessica Pegula kicked off her latest campaign for a maiden major title with a little extra motivation on Sunday, cruising past Romania's Elena-Gabriela…