WTA Australian OpenHard1/32-finals22 Jan 2026 · 01:45
J. Pegula
#5 · USA
VS
M. Kessler
#48 · USA
PEGULA
1.25
·
KESSLER
4.4

Odds

Market
Pegula
Kessler
Winner
1.25
4.4
Total
line 17.5
1.28
Over 17.5
3.05
Under 17.5
Total
line 18.0
1.34
Over 18.0
2.83
Under 18.0
Handicap
games
4.8
-7.5 games
1.15
+7.5 games
Handicap
games
4.3
-7.0 games
1.19
+7 games

Player analysis

J. Pegula shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 34. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -18.6 to 22.1, with at least one match where J. Pegula was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving J. Pegula vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS 4.16Trend mixed

M. Kessler has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +1.6 with a downward trend. M. Kessler is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving M. Kessler vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS 1.63Trend down

Recent form

Hard court stats

Pegula
Stat
Kessler
66.4%
Win rate
66.9%
290–147
W–L
99–49

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted30%
BP saved70%
Aces3
Double faults2
1st serve %70%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted50%
BP saved50%
Aces2
Double faults3