Australian Open 2022: Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula Prediction, Preview, Head to Head and Live Stream


Australian Open 2022: Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula Prediction, Preview, Head to Head and Live Stream

Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula

World No.1 Ashleigh Barty will lock horns with Jessica Pegula in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open 2022 on Tuesday.

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Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula: Match Details

  • Tournament: Australian Open 2022
  • Match: Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula
  • Round: Quarter-finals
  • Date: 25 January 2022
  • Venue:  Melbourne, Australia
  • Surface: Hardcourt
  • Prize Money:  $90,000

Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula: Match Preview

Ashleigh Barty
Ashleigh Barty

Ashleigh Barty made light work of Amanda Anisimova, who had earlier caused a major upset in defeating defending champion Naomi Osaka, in a 6-4,6-3 victory in the fourth round. The Australian looks in ominous form after cruising through the first four rounds as the World No.1 looks to win her first Grand Slam title at home soil. The 25-year-old is coming off after a solid 2021 campaign where she won 5 titles, including the Wimbledon, which was her second Grand Slam title after the 2019 French Open. She has already won her first title of the new season after cruising through on her way to clinch the WTA Adelaide International to open her season.

Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula caused a bit of an upset in her previous round as she defeated World No.5 Maria Sakkari in straight sets. The American has looked in good form so far in the season, having already defeated an opposition much higher ranked than her. The American started the season with a loss of the Melbourne Summer Set 2 and the Sydney Tennis Classic. The 27-year-old is currently ranked 21st in the world.

Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula: Head to Head

Jessica Pegula
Jessica Pegula

Ashleigh Barty and Jessica Pegula have met each other once before, with the Aussie having won the only meeting between them, thus having a 1-0 head-to-head record. In their only meeting in Paris in 2019, Barty came out victorious in straight sets.

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Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula: Match Predictions

Ashleigh Barty
Ashleigh Barty

Ashleigh Barty would definitely be the favourite in this clash, with the Aussie so far being in imperious form and the top-ranked player in the world. Barty would also have the home crowd rallying her up and supporting her in the match. The 25-year-old is one of the biggest favourites to win the tournament overall. Meanwhile, Pegula would come into the clash full of confidence with a big win over Greek Maria Sakkari. The American would be looking to continue in the same stead and give a good showing against the top-ranked player.

Match Prediction-  Barty to win in straight sets.

Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula: Broadcast and Live stream details

  • Africa- beIN Sports, Supersports
  • Australia- Nine and Stan Sport
  • China- CCTV, GreatSports Media
  • Japan- WOWOW
  • Malaysia- beIN Sports
  • New Zealand- Sky
  • Singapore- beIN Sports
  • Europe- Eurosport, Servus TV
  • India and subcontinent- Sony Six
  • Latin America and Caribbean- ESPN International
  • Middle East- beIN Sports
  • Canada- TSN/RDS
  • North America- ESPN
  • USA- ESPN
  • United Kingdom- Eurosport

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