Charleston Open 2024: Jessica Pegula vs Victoria Azarenka preview, head-to-head, prediction and pick

Game Summary

Matchup: (1) Jessica Pegula vs (12) Victoria Azarenka

Date: Friday, April 5th

Event: Charleston Open 2024

Stage: Quarter-finals

The venue for the event is LTP-Daniel Island, located in Charleston, South Carolina, United States.

Classification: WTA 500

The surface is green clay, and it can be found outdoors.

Amount of Prize Money: $922,573

Watch Live: In the USA, the Tennis Channel will broadcast the event, while in the UK, it can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

Can Jessica Pegula upset former champion Victoria Azarenka at the Australian Open?

In the upcoming quarter-finals at the 2024 Charleston Open, top seed and fan favorite Jessica Pegula will face off against 12th seed Victoria Azarenka in a highly anticipated match.

Pegula began her campaign in Charleston with a match against fellow American Amanda Anisimova in the second round, following a first-round bye. Although she lost the first set, she fought back and ultimately secured a thrilling 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3) victory.

In the second round, Pegula faced off against Magda Linette and quickly gained momentum with a double break, securing a 4-1 lead in the first set. She closed out the set with a 6-2 win. Continuing her dominance, the American easily won the second set 6-2, securing her spot in the quarterfinals.

Similarly, Azarenka’s journey at the Charleston Open commenced in the second round where she faced off against Elisabetta Cocciaretto of Italy. Azarenka displayed her prowess throughout the match, ultimately triumphing with a score of 6-1, 6-2.

Azarenka was pitted against Taylor Townsend in round three, and although she lost the first set in a tiebreaker, she managed to bounce back and secure a hard-earned victory of 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4.

Jessica Pegula and Victoria Azarenka’s Past Encounters

Until now, Jessica Pegula and Victoria Azarenka have faced each other five times on tour, with Azarenka slightly leading their head-to-head record 3-2. Their most recent meeting was at the 2023 Australian Open, which Azarenka also emerged victorious in.

Odds Comparison: Jessica Pegula vs Victoria Azarenka

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Predicting the Outcome: Jessica Pegula vs Victoria Azarenka

The upcoming quarter-final match between Jessica Pegula and Victoria Azarenka is expected to be thrilling, as both players enter the competition with strong performances.

Despite facing a tough opponent in Anisimova, Pegula’s performance reached new heights in the following round against Linette. With an impressive 91% success rate on her first serve, she also dominated on her opponent’s serve, securing four crucial breaks throughout the match.

Despite a comfortable first-round victory, Azarenka faced a tougher challenge in the next round. Although she lost a close first-set tie-breaker against Townsend in the third round, Azarenka displayed determination and resilience to ultimately secure the victory.

Both Pegula and Azarenka will aim to dominate the game from the baseline, utilizing their strong groundstrokes. Ultimately, the outcome may hinge on who performs better during crucial points.

Prediction: Victoria Azarenka will win in three sets.