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Match Details
Fixture: (2) Jessica Pegula vs Anastasia Potapova
Date: October 8, 2024
Tournament: Wuhan Open 2024
Round: Second Round (Round of 32)
Venue: Optics Valley International Tennis Center in Wuhan, Hubei, China
Category: WTA 1000
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize Money: $3,221,715
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Jessica Pegula vs Anastasia Potapova preview
US Open runner-up Jessica Pegula will square off against Anastasia Potapova in the second round of the Wuhan Open 2024 on Tuesday, October 8.
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Pegula has been seeded second at the tournament after an eventful year where she had made deep runs in several competitions. The 30-year-old turned multiple eyes through her performances at Flushing Meadows this year, where she was the runner-up, losing to Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in the final.
Pegula defeated World No. 1 Iga Swiatek and other big names like Karolina Muchova and Diana Shnaider on her way, losing just one set overall. She then participated at the China Open, succumbing to Paula Badosa in the third round in straight sets.
Potapovaon, on the other hand, was defeated by Karolina Muchova in the third round of the US Open. She also participated in the China Open, where she crashed out in the first round to Greet Minnen in straight sets.
She has showcased an improvement in form, defeating Katie Volynets at Wuhan in three sets in the first round. Potapovaon will be looking to get her first-ever win against Pegula when they face off.
In the last twelve months, the American has maintained a respectable 77 percent win rate, while the Russian has won 55 percent of her matches. Pegula will have an advantage in this fixture as the more experienced player who thrives on maintaining early dominance and advantage over her opponents, capitalizing the entire match.
Jessica Pegula vs Anastasia Potapova head-to-head
Pegula and Potapova have locked horns on four occassions before this fixture. The American has gotten the better of the Russian on all the occasions, setting their current head-to-head account at 4-0.
Jessica Pegula vs Anastasia Potapova Maia odds
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Jessica Pegula vs Anastasia Potapova prediction
Both players are known to adopt a consistent approach in their game, where they can extend rallies and not go for risky shots, avoiding errors. This sets up fans for exciting rallies between the two players who will test each other's mental strength. There are, however, stark contrasts in terms of service and return; where Pegula thrives on her strong return game, Potapova has a big serve, often putting her opponents under pressure.
Pegula has also emerged as one of the most tactically intelligent players on the tour in the past seasons, where she tests her rivals, often targetting their weaknesses. Potapova does not possess a very solid defensive skills; hence, Pegula may adopt a more aggressive approach from the beginning of the match.
The 30-year-old experienced American will be the favorite to reach the next round comfortably. She has also played against significantly higher quality opposition in the last 12 months than the 23-year-old, which will be another advantage for her.
Pick - Jessica Pegula to win in straight sets.
