Jason Collins
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Jessica Pegula
Barbora Krejcikova
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In the second round of the WTA Finals group stage, Jessica Pegula will face Barbora Krejcikova. Here’s my exclusive prediction for this matchup.
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Jessica Pegula
The American player has had a strong season, winning titles in Toronto and Berlin. Her standout achievement was reaching the final of the US Open, where she fell to Aryna Sabalenka.
Pegula, currently ranked sixth in the world, is 30 years old, but her recent form is a bit concerning, with three losses in her last four matches. She opened this tournament with a match against fellow American Coco Gauff, where she lost 3-6, 2-6. It was a tough start, but there’s still time to turn things around.
Barbora Krejcikova
The Czech player secured her spot in the WTA Finals due to the rule that allows one spot for a Grand Slam winner, as Krejcikova won Wimbledon this year. However, this was her only significant achievement this season.
In her opening match, Krejcikova almost defeated top-ranked Iga Swiatek, taking the first set 6-4 and leading 3-0 in the second, but eventually lost 5-7, 2-6 in the third set. At 28 years old and ranked 13th in the world, Krejcikova proved she’s a dangerous opponent, making her a challenging rival for anyone.
Match Facts
- Pegula has won 27 of 37 hard-court matches this season.
- Krejcikova has won just 7 of 15 matches on hard courts.
- Odds for this match: Pegula 1.55, Krejcikova 2.51.
Head-to-Head
These players have faced each other twice, both times last season, splitting the wins.
Prediction
Initially, there wasn’t a clear favorite in this match-up, but Pegula is now considered a slight favorite, which seems reasonable given her stronger season performance. While an intense battle is likely, I find a bet on Pegula with a -2.5 game handicap promising.
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