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Iga Swiatek (1) vs Jessica Pegula (4): Prediction & Odds, Betting Tips 18/02/2023 | News & Preview
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Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #1 – Handicap (-5) for Swiatek – 1.81.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #2 – Total Games Under 20 – 1.84.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #3 – 1st Set Games Under 9.5 – 1.565.
Match Predict – Handicap (-5) for Swiatek
Pegula defeated Swiatek (6-2, 6-2) in a United Cup match earlier this year. Today, we expect a confident rematch. Still, it is noticeable that Iga is much more confident in Doha than in the Australian tournaments. Against Collins and Kudermetova, the Polish tennis player showed her superiority in the first games and tried to play very aggressively straight away. We don’t think Jessica can cope with such an onslaught. Especially as the American was already having problems against Sakkari.
Total Games Under 20
In two games in Doha, Swiatek has only allowed one game each to her opponents. Given the current form of the world number one, we don’t expect the upcoming final to be a long one.
Preliminary review and pre-match prediction for Iga Swiatek vs Jessica Pegula
Iga Swiatek:
Two matches – less than two hours on the court. Iga showed with all her might that she had come to Doha for another title.
On Friday, Swiatek defeated Veronika Kudermetova (6-0, 6-1) in 57 minutes.
The Russian had played three gruelling matches before, but the main reason for her defeat was definitely not fatigue. The Polish player showed the most effective tennis, losing only five points on her serve.
A similar situation was in the match against Danielle Collins (6-0, 6-1). The American lasted just 54 minutes.
In the quarterfinals, Swiatek was due to face Belinda Bencic, but the Swiss, realising what awaited her, withdrew due to overwork.
Iga Swiatek has won eight straight matches at the Qatar Open. She is the reigning champion.
A WOMAN ON A MISSION 🥵
Defending champion @iga_swiatek is back in the @QatarTennis final! #QatarTennis pic.twitter.com/fFBcZ8TCaL
— wta (@WTA) February 17, 2023
Jessica Pegula:
Pegula was also among the seeded and started straight from the second round.
However, her route to the final was far from easy. In the first match, Jessica hardly defeated Jelena Ostapenko (6:2, 2:6, 7:5). In the decisive set, the tennis player from Latvia led with a break, but in the end was unable to take advantage.
Next was a victory over Beatriz Haddad-Maia (6:3, 6:2).
In her semi-final match against Maria Sakkari, the American again needed a third set (6:2, 4:6, 6:1).
Pegula has won 11 of her 13 matches this season.
Jessica Pegula has lost six of her last seven matches as an outsider.
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula win the Qatar Open Doubles title 🏆
Fourth WTA Doubles title for the American pair 👏
📷 @wta #JessicaPegula #CocoGauff #QatarOpen #Doha #Tennis pic.twitter.com/PZa8UcWV9M
— Sportskeeda Tennis (@SK__Tennis) February 18, 2023
Match Details and Statistics
Type of Court – Hard
Speed of Court – 6/10
Iga Swiatek’s Rating – 1
Iga Swiatek Wins/Losses in 2023 – 9/2
Jessica Pegula’s Rating – 4
Jessica Pegula Wins/Losses in 2023 – 11/2
Safe Bets
In four of the six head-to-head encounters, less than 9.5 games were played in the first set. We offer to bet on “1st Set Games Under 9.5” with odds of 1.565.
Most popular FAQ for Iga Swiatek vs Jessica Pegula
Who won the last meeting between these players?
Swiatek leads with a score of 4-2 in the head-to-head encounters. The last time they met was at the United Cup in 2023. In that match, Pegula defeated Swiatek (6-2, 6-2) in two sets.
Where will this fixture be played?
The match will be played in Center Court, Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this encounter?
We recommend checking out the odds for the Qatar Open: Iga Swiatek vs Jessica Pegula at 1xBet and VBET.
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