Pegula vs Anisimova Prediction 28 January 2026
🔊 Can Jessica Pegula reach the Australian Open semifinals on her fourth attempt? She faces fellow American Amanda Anisimova in the quarterfinals, who has yet to advance this far in Melbourne. Adding intrigue to this matchup is the fact that Anisimova has never defeated Pegula in official matches. Will Amanda manage to break her losing streak in their head-to-head encounters? Our editorial team provides an insightful prediction on the chances for both players.
Head-to-Head
📊 The tennis players have faced each other five times in their careers. Pegula holds a commanding lead with four wins to one. Notably, Anisimova has yet to secure a victory in official matches. However, their recent encounter at an exhibition tournament in Miami last December saw Amanda triumph in straight sets.
Head-to-head statistics Pegula - Anisimova
Jessica Pegula Player Overview
Jessica Pegula is showcasing impressive form as she progresses through the Australian Open draw without dropping a set. In the Round of 16, she secured a commanding victory over the world number nine, Madison Keys, with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-4. Pegula's style is characterized by her powerful baseline strokes and confident net play. While she might lack some serving speed compared to the top players in women's tennis, she compensates with remarkable accuracy on her first serve, hitting 70% of them successfully. Interestingly, 8 out of Pegula's last 12 encounters against top-15 ranked opponents have stretched to three sets.
Match Results: Jessica Pegula
Amanda Anisimova Player Overview
Amanda Anisimova has been performing almost as confidently as Pegula at the Australian Open, advancing to the Round of 16 where she faced Wang Xinyu. The Chinese player posed quite a challenge to the world No. 4, particularly in the first set, which went to a tiebreak. Anisimova plays more aggressively on the court than her future opponent, but she needs to improve her serve accuracy, currently landing just 59% of her first serves. Nonetheless, Amanda's powerful shots deep into the baseline are impressive, often driving opponents back to the advertising boards.
Match Results: Amanda Anisimova
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Both tennis players are in excellent form ahead of their head-to-head clash, but based on the statistics and results from the round of 16, Pegula seems slightly more consistent. While Anisimova's more aggressive style might be better suited for hard courts, she has yet to secure a victory in official matches against her upcoming opponent. Additionally, Jessica's experience in major tournaments, including three quarterfinals in Melbourne, works in her favor. Considering the slight difference in rankings and the favorable odds for the world number six, we suggest taking the Pegula handicap (+3.5).No comments
Betting Tips: Jessica Pegula - Amanda Anisimova
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