Ons Jabeur vs Jessica Pegula Prediction: Ons looks to bounce back but Pegula is solid

The WTA Finals have started in the most electric fashion possible. You really don’t what to expect because all of these players are top-ranked and we should have expected the high-octane battles we have seen. This makes for both pleasurable viewing and tricky betting scenarios. In another tricky scenario, Ons Jabeur takes on Jessica Pegula to continue the Group Stage action.

Jabeur engaged in a thriller against Aryna Sabalenka to begin her campaign and lost 6-3, 6-7, 7-5. It can’t be emphasized enough how close this game was as both players equal amount of games. After some initial hiccups, Sabalenka adjusted and overwhelmed Jabeur with her superior serve game and avoided the double-faults that have held her back. She eked out a 66-58 service points advantage to counter Ons’ advantage of 53-41 receiving points. This game showed that Ons’ serve game can hold her back. She is now in a must-win scenario.

Pegula also engaged in a close game that run to tie breakers and lost 6-7, 6-7. Maria’s focus has been questioned but she kept her nerves and overcame the power game of Pegula. She had a 66%-56% advantage on the first serve and also capitalized upon her return game, winning that battle 42-34 as Pegula had a 57-52 advantage on the service points. Pegula’s loss against Maria was a bit surprising considering she has been in much better rhythm than Sakkari. This game has caused ripples and this game is also a must-win for her now.

Jabeur and Pegula have met five teams and Ons have won three of the battles to have the h2h advantage. These two last met during Madrid Masters where Ons won in three sets.

The h2h between these two athletes is close and this makes for an extremely complicated betting scenario. Both players have enjoyed their best year and for Ons, making comebacks has been a common theme. The playing styles are contrasting, Pegula relies more on her powerful strokes whereas Ons is known to employ a versatile style. I believe this will be a close game and Pegula will end Ons’ dream of advancing. This is such a tricky betting scenario that bookmakers have attributed equal odds to both players in terms of the winning battle.