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Iga Swiatek avoided a major upset against 23-year-old Jule Niemeier on Monday morning; as the Pole bounced back from a set and a breakdown, taking it in three sets. Jessica Pegula, on the other hand, cruised through a straight sets victory over Petra Kvitova in the round of 16, setting up a mouthwatering clash with the World number 1. Both players will be eyeing a place in the semifinal of the US Open. It’ll be interesting to see who will come out on top here.
Iga Swiatek vs Jessica Pegula Prediction and Betting Tips
Jessica Pegula surpassed her best performance in the US Open by reaching the quarterfinal, knocking out former World number 2 Petra Kvitova in the process. The American is enjoying one of the best years of her career; as she has matched or surpassed her performances in all four grand slams. Interestingly, Pegula reached the quarterfinals of three grand slams this year, but she has never gotten past this stage. Will she finally make her first-ever grand slam semifinal?
Just like Pegula, Iga Swiatek will be playing in the US Open quarterfinal for the first time in her career. Unlike the American however, Swiatek has been past this stage in a grand slam. The Pole has two grand slam titles to her name, including the French Open this year.
Iga Swiatek vs Jessica Pegula Head to Head
Both players met three times in the past, Iga leads the head to head, with two wins and a loss. It’s also fair to point out that these players met twice this year, and Swiatek won both matches.
- 01/06/22 Swiatek won 2-0 (French Open, Clay)
- 01/04/22 Swiatek won 2-0 (Miami, Hardcourt)
- 31/07/28 Pegula won 2-1 (Washington, Hardcourt)
Iga Swiatek to win 2-0
Iga Swiatek has been by far the most dominant player on the WTA tour this year. The World number 1 has 54 wins and seven losses across all competitions in 2022. Furthermore, Swiatek won six titles on the WTA tour this year alone; her opponent has won just one singles title in her career. Considering the Pole won both skirmishes between these players this year, we believe she’ll make it three wins in a row against Pegula.
Pick: Set Betting – Swiatek 2-0
Swiatek US Open Analysis
Iga Swiatek finally surrendered a set in her round of 16 clashes with Jule Niemeier. Before that match, the Pole had knocked out Lauren Davis, Sloane Stephens, and Jasmine Paolini in straight sets.
Pegula US Open Analysis
Jessica Pegula finally got her first win against Petra Kvitova in a 6:3, 6:2 win on Monday; she has looked really good in this tournament, dropping just one set in four matches. The American will hope to secure a place in a grand slam semifinal for the first time in her career.
Useful Facts about Iga Swiatek vs Jessica Pegula
Match scheduled – 7th September at 17:00 BST
Type of tennis court – Hardcourt Outdoor
Bookmakers’ odds – Swiatek 10/21 (1.47)- Pegula 13/8 (2.62)
These odds in this article were correct at the time of writing. We recommend checking with the bookmaker before placing the bet.
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