Cincinnati Open 2024 women’s singles final: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula preview, prediction, and live stream details
Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula will meet for the second time in Cincinnati in their rivalry with their first meeting in 2020.
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Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula (via Imago)
Third seed Aryna Sabalenka will face sixth seed Jessica Pegula in the Cincinnati Open final on Monday (August 19). Both players are entering the match in good form.
Sabalenka has played throughout the US Open series, including the National Bank Open and Citi Open. The Belarusian reached the semifinals in Washington before falling in the quarterfinals of the Canadian Masters.
Pegula, meanwhile, appears to be the most in-form WTA player at the moment. The American won the Canadian Masters last week and will be looking to add another title to her collection on Monday.
Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula: Match details
- Tournament: Cincinnati Open 2024
- Match: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula
- Round: Final
- Date: 19 August, 2024
- Time: TBD
- Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Cincinnati
- Surface: Outdoor Hard Court
Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula: Match Preview
Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula are entering the Cincinnati Open final via rather contrasting paths. Sabalenka has dominated her opponents, while Pegula has had to fight hard.
The Australian Open champion reached her third Masters 1000 final in Cincinnati without dropping a set. Her most impressive victory came against World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the semifinals, where she won 6-3, 6-3.
This win was especially notable because Sabalenka had lost both of their previous meetings in 2024. A victory in the final would give her the first title since winning the Australian Open.
Meanwhile, Pegula had a tough match against Leylah Fernandez, which she narrowly won in a final-set tiebreak. She also had to battle through a rain-delayed match against Paula Badosa, eventually winning 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.
Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula: Match Prediction
Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula have met six times before, with the two-time Grand Slam champion holding a 4-2 advantage. However, Pegula leads their hard-court meetings 2-1.
The duo previously faced off in Cincinnati during the 2020 third round, where Sabalenka won in three sets. However, this time the situation is different.
Pegula now has the game and the big-match mentality to challenge the top players in the world. Her National Bank Open title last week has given her immense confidence to aim for more milestones. However, the confidence Sabalenka gained from her victory over Iga Swiatek could be the decisive factor. The 26-year-old has more energy left, which could be enough to make the difference.
Prediction: Aryna Sabalenka in three sets.
Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula: Live stream details
- USA: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, ABC, Tennis Channel
- UK and Europe (Except France): BBC, Eurosport
- France: beIN Sports France
- Australia: Nine & Stan Sport
- Canada: ESPN International, TSN/RDS
- India: Disney+Hotstar
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