Jessica Pegula will play against Bianca Andreescu in the third round of the tournament in Guadalajara. The game will start on October 20 at 18:30.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #1 – Handicap (-2) for Pegula – 1.79.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #2 – Total Games Over 21 – 1.72.
Indeed, they are largely evenly matched, capable of working reliably on their serve. At the same time, Pegula had a tense match against Rybakina, where she miraculously escaped defeat. Andreescu had more time to rest, which could work in her favour today. However, I think Pegula will make it to the next round.
There is no clear advantage for either tennis player and both have a strong first serve. We should add, that in three of the previous five matches, Andreescu played the maximum number of sets.
Pegula started the tournament with an incredible strong-willed victory over Elena Rybakina (2-6, 6-3, 7-6). It was probably the best match of the week so far.
In the tiebreak of the third set, Jessica scored three match points against the Wimbledon 2022 champion.
The American did not have any noticeable advantage in this match, but her victory was not surprising at all. In her two previous tournaments, at the US Open and in San Diego, she had only been stopped by Iga Swiatek.
All in all, Pegula once again proved her ability to play on hard surfaces.
In four of Jessica Pegula’s last five matches, more than 20 games have been played.
Andreescu, meanwhile, beat Jil Teichmann (6-2, 6-4) in the first round. As expected, the 2019 US Open champion had no trouble against Teichmann.
In the second round, Bianca scored a strong win over Petra Kvitova (3-6, 6-2, 6-0). After the first set, it was hard to predict that Andreescu will lose only two games in the second and third sets.
In San Diego last week, Bianca defeated Ludmila Samsonova (7-6, 4-6, 6-2) but lost straight away to Coco Gauff (6-4, 4-6, 6-3).
Andreescu won two more matches each at the Toronto tournament and the US Open. It is likely that she will again approach at least the top 20 next season.
Bianca Andreescu has notched up three wins in her last five matches against higher-ranked opponents.
Type of Court – Indoor Hard
Speed of Court – 8/10
Pegula’s Rating – 5
Jessica Pegula Wins/Losses in 2022 – 39/18
Andreescu’s Rating – 59
Bianca Andreescu Wins/Losses in 2022 – 20/11
In three of Pegula’s previous five matches, less than 9.5 games have been played in the first set. We offer to bet on “1st Set Games – Under 9.5” with odds of 1.67.
The score is tied at 1-1 in the head-to-head matches. The last time they met was at the Madrid Open in May. In that match, Pegula defeated Andreescu (7-5, 6-1) in two sets.
The match will be played at Akron Tennis Stadium, Guadalajara, Mexico.
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