Jessica Pegula vs Ann Li

🎾 WTA French Open - 2nd Round

Jessica Pegula vs Ann Li

🧠 Form & Context

Jessica Pegula
🎯 Smooth opener: Breezed past Todoni 6-2, 6-4, dropping just one service game.
📉 Patchy spring: After lifting the Charleston trophy, failed to win consecutive matches from Stuttgart to Strasbourg.
🔥 Elite performer: Has reached 8 finals across surfaces in the past 12 months, including the US Open and three WTA 1000s.
🏆 Roland Garros record: Looking to reach the third round here for a fourth straight year—an underrated clay record for the world No. 3.

Ann Li
⚡ Fast finish: Overcame a slow start vs Carle in R1 and closed with a dominant 6-0 second set.
📈 Climbing back: Re-entered the top 60 after dipping to No. 187 in mid-2024; made WTA finals in Mérida and Singapore.
🎾 Slam resurgence: This is her first second-round appearance at a major since Wimbledon 2022.
🔙 H2H edge: Beat Pegula back in 2018 when both were unranked—though that result holds little weight today.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Pegula is one of the most consistent WTA players on tour, with a mature, patient baseline game that thrives in slow conditions. Her Charleston title this spring shows she can perform on clay, even if recent results suggest slight form turbulence.

Ann Li has improved steadily over the past year and now brings a well-rounded, aggressive game. She’ll try to flatten out her groundstrokes and pressure Pegula, but the top seed’s ability to redirect pace and absorb pressure will make that difficult over extended rallies.

Experience, Slam pedigree, and match rhythm all favor Pegula. The question is whether she’s sharp enough to handle a surging challenger without allowing momentum swings.

🔮 Prediction & Bet Tip

Prediction: Pegula in straight sets, possibly one tight set early on.
Suggested Bet: Under 20.5 Total Games – Pegula’s poise and tactical edge should keep this match tidy unless she unexpectedly drops a set.