Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the US Open match.
Iga Świątek
A semifinal defeat to Aryna Sabalenka in Cincinnati could be seen as a rare setback for the world's top tennis player. In New York, Iga faced some challenges only in the first round match against Kamilla Rakhimova. Since then, she has given a maximum of six games per match. Notably, in her last match against Ludmilla Samsonova, Świątek won 88% of her points on the first serve.
Jessica Pegula
In her recent clash with Diana Shnaider (18), the American also demonstrated impressive efficiency on her first serve (80%). She neutralised the Russian with 6 aces, 22 winners, and a 50% break point conversion rate. It's clear that Jessica Pegula is in tremendous form, with only 1 loss in her last 14 matches. In August, she clinched the Toronto Masters and reached the final in Cincinnati.
Iga Świątek - Jessica Pegula Prediction
No matter how exceptional Pegula's form is, Świątek is still Świątek. To beat her, one needs not just to play their best game but also rely on the Pole having an off day. When Iga Świątek has beaten the American, it’s usually been convincingly, rarely conceding more than three games per set. If Pegula had managed to win, the match typically went to a third set. Currently, Świątek leads their head-to-head (6-3). Świątek is in fantastic shape and is expected to win, as usual, in two sets.
