Pegula vs Eala Prediction 2 August 2026

Pegula proved once again she can win even when a match isn't going her way. In the semi-final against Diana Shnaider, she was down 2:5 in the first set, turned it around, and won 7:5, 6:4. That kind of comeback matters - especially mentally. Not every player can reset that quickly mid-match.

Jessica looks ready to keep winning. Earlier rounds asked different things of her - long, grinding matches, and others where she needed to take control from the start. She's handled both without much trouble. The biggest thing going for Pegula right now is her ability to raise her level when it counts. As sets reach their closing stages, the errors drop off and the pressure on return only gets heavier.

Eala keeps surprising. In the semi-final she gave Naomi Osaka no chance - 6:4, 6:2, the match done in 78 minutes. Along the way, Alexandra has beaten Zheng Qinwen, Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina, and now Osaka. That list speaks for itself.

What stood out against Osaka was the confidence. Eala didn't try to match her power for power - she changed direction smartly, constantly forcing the Japanese player into difficult decisions. That's how the initiative gradually shifted, and by the end it was entirely Alexandra's. She's found a perfect rhythm right now. Big names across the net don't seem to bother her, and she's playing like someone already headed for the top 10. Whether the first major title follows - we'll find out very soon.