Jessica Pegula vs. Laura Siegemund Prediction: Pegula is The Fan Favorite In This Match

Jessica Pegula of the United States will face Laura Siegemund of Germany in the 2023 United Cup Group C match on Tuesday, January 3.

The United States opened their campaign in the United Cup against the Czech Republic. Except for Jessica Pegula's 6-7(6), 4-6 loss against Petra Kvitova, the rest of the matches proceeded easily, and Team America grabbed a comfortable 4-1 lead in Group C.

Nonetheless, Pegula retains a dominant position because to her exceptional pedigree and a strong 2022 season.

After reaching three Grand Slam quarterfinals and two WTA 1000 semifinals, the 28-year-old rose to World No. 3. Pegula also reached the final of the Madrid Open and went on to win the Guadalajara Open. She finished the season 42-21 overall.

Jessica was as strong in doubles, winning five titles. Clearly, Siegemund should not prove to be too difficult.

Laura Siegemund also has the misfortune of losing in straight sets against Petra Kvitova. She lost 4-6, 2-6 in singles but made amends with Alexander Zverev in doubles by defeating the duo of Marie Bouzkova - Jiri Lehecka.

Germany is at the bottom of Group C and has to win both games against the United States by a large margin to remain in the competition.

Siegemund, 34, is presently rated 177th in the world on the singles tour. She finished the 2022 season 21-15, losing the first matches in her last three events - a pattern she repeated throughout the year.

Two ITF championships in Austria and a quarterfinal appearance in the Stuttgart Open are among her career achievements. Laura did, however, win three doubles trophies to compensate for her disappointing season.

The odds are stacked in Pegula's favor; she will begin as the overwhelming favorite. However, Siegemund has a lot of experience and may catch you off guard if she's having a good day. Expect an enjoyable evening.