Elena Svitolina and Jessica Pegula are all set to face off against each other the in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Mubadala Citi DC Open. This will be the fourth time these two tennis players will be facing each other in their careers. The match is scheduled for Friday at 12:00 hours.
Till now, Pegula has beaten Svitolina twice head-to-head. Therefore, fans believe that Pegula has a better chance of winning the game. However, statistics tell a different story than what everyone believes.
In the last match with Stearns, Pegula snagged a break and went 5-3 up. But, failed to close the match as Stearns secured a serve. However, Pegula bounced back immediately and won the match 6-3, 6-4.
Meanwhile, Svitolina showed her dominance against the former #1 in the world, Victoria Azarenka. Subsequently, she moved to the next round, where she faced off against Darai Kasatinka. This was Svitolina’s eighth consecutive win over Kasatinka.
Svitolina managed to save all 10 break points against Kasatinka in the previous round. Moreover, she also struck 22 winners and kept her unforced error at a mere 27.
Svitolina Versus Pegula:
Meanwhile, Pegula did well to stand her ground against Stearns. However, there were moments when the athlete was struggling to close out the match. Pegula is a player we know for using speed to her own advantage. Hence, the flat courts of America could prove a major blessing for the player.
However, ever since Svitolina’s comeback, things seemed different for the Ukrainian tennis player. She typically comes at her opponents with more aggression and in an attacking way. This has proved to be a difference of pace for the player and helped her produce results in her favor.
Both players seem to be in the right spot in their careers and are at the peak of their athletic prowess. Therefore, it will be an iconic match between the giants.
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