Pegula vs Kostyuk Prediction 10 January 2026
🔊 Can Marta Kostyuk conquer yet another top-10 opponent? She faces Jessica Pegula for a spot in the Brisbane 500 final. Though there are 20 places separating them in the rankings, the Ukrainian hasn't dropped a set this week against higher-ranked players. Meanwhile, Pegula has been involved in some lengthy matches recently. How will this one play out? Find our insightful prediction in the analysis from our editorial team.
Head-to-Head
📊 The tennis players have faced each other five times, with Jessica Pegula holding a commanding lead of four wins to one. However, their most recent encounter in October in Beijing was a tightly contested battle, where the American emerged victorious in three sets.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Jessica Pegula Player Overview
Jessica Pegula has been racking up three-set matches lately, accumulating six in her last 10 outings. The current tournament in Brisbane is no exception, with the American dropping at least one set in the first two rounds. In the quarterfinals, she secured a more assured victory over Liudmila Samsonova with a scoreline of 3-6, 6-7, yet still faced a tiebreak. Pegula's playing style is marked by a powerful serve with a high accuracy rate (68%) and consistent baseline shots. Last season on hard courts, Jessica won 74.47% of her 47 matches.
Match Results: Jessica Pegula
Marta Kostyuk Player Overview
Marta Kostyuk is currently ranked 26th in the world and is on an upward trajectory, having won her last five matches. In Brisbane, the Ukrainian has navigated the draw more confidently than her upcoming opponent, facing a significantly higher level of competition. In the previous two rounds, Marta didn't drop a single set against two top-10 players, Amanda Anisimova and Mirra Andreeva. Kostyuk's main advantages include her effective play on break points, with a 56% success rate, and her powerful return game.
Match Results: Marta Kostyuk
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Betting Tips: Jessica Pegula - Marta Kostyuk
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