US Open 2024 Women’s Singles: Iga Swiatek vs. Jessica Pegula preview, prediction, and live stream details

Top seed Iga Swiatek is set to lock horns with sixth seed Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals of the 2024 US Open.

US Open 2024 Women’s Singles: Iga Swiatek vs. Jessica Pegula preview, prediction, and live stream details

Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula (Images via X)

Iga Swiatek once again, has come close to winning her second US Open title. Although she won her fourth-round match without breaking any sweat over 16th seed Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 6-1, she is expected to get some challenge against home favorite Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals. 

Pegula knocked out 18th seed Diana Shnaider 6-4, 6-2, to reach another quarterfinal at Flushing Meadows. If she beats Swiatek, she will progress to her first semifinal of the US Open. 

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Iga Swiatek vs. Jessica Pegula: Match Details

  • Tournament: US Open 2024
  • Match: Iga Swiatek vs. Jessica Pegula
  • Round: Quarterfinal
  • Date: September 4, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 pm local time
  • Venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard Court

Iga Swiatek vs. Jessica Pegula: Match Preview

After clinching the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, Iga Swiatek played the Cincinnati Masters, her first tournament on the North American hard court. She reached the semifinals where eventual champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated her in straight sets. 

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Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula
Jessica Pegula (Image via X)

Swiatek kick-started her US Open campaign by overcoming Kamilla Rakhimova in straight sets, after which the Pole defeated all her opponents easily. En route to the quarterfinals, Swiatek knocked out Ena Shibahara, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, and Liudmila Samsonova.

Jessica Pegula, after an early exit from the Paris Olympics, played at the Canadian Open and won the title by beating compatriot Amanda Anisimova. She advanced to back-to-back finals when she played at the Cincinnati Masters, but she lost the title to Sabalenka in straight sets. 

Iga Swiatek vs. Jessica Pegula: Match Prediction

Iga Swiatek is a force to be reckoned with on clay, for she has won four French Opens already. The 2022 US Open champion has the ability to emulate her success on hard courts as well. As she plays aggressively, she hits a lot of winners but is prone to double faults as well. She slides better on clay, but she has developed the ability to do so on hard courts. Her other strengths include her speed and court coverage. 

Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula
Iga Swiatek (Image via X)

Pegula’s forehand and backhand are powerful as well. Although she may lack Swiatek’s athleticism, she has learned the tricks to be an all-around player and knows where she is hitting her shots. Pegula has won two titles, while Swiatek clinched five on the WTA Tour and the Olympic bronze medal, this season.

Even though Pegula has been producing consistent performances on the hard courts, she is trailing 3-6 in their head-to-head encounters. They last met in the final of the 2023 WTA Finals, which Swiatek won.

Match Prediction: Iga Swiatek to win in three sets.

Iga Swiatek 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: Sony Sports Network

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