Maria Sakkari vs Jessica Pegula Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA National Bank Open

Prediction published on 29/07/2025, 03:11  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 29/07/2025 at 09:39 in Tennis Predictions

Jessica Pegula, the third seed in Montreal, will begin her title defence in the second round against long-standing rival Maria Sakkari. They have had 11 previous meetings, more recently in January. Read on for our prediction of the match.

Sakkari was in shaky form in the opening round as she made her return to this event. The Greek number one needed three sets to get past the wildcard Carson Branstine. Her struggles in the game amplified the season the former top 10 player is having.

Currently placed 68th in the live ranking, Sakkari has so far compiled a losing record. She has lost 21 of 39 matches and is yet to advance past the quarter-finals at tour level. Sakkari has defeated Pegula five times, four on hard courts.

Jessica Pegula is the two-time Canadian Open defending champion. She is seeking to become only the sixth woman to win three titles here in the open era.

The American will hope returning to this event sees the end of her recent slump. Pegula has lost twice in a row, more recently in the second round in Washington to eventual champion Leylah Fernandez.

Nevertheless, the world number four has been one of the in-form players this season. She has won 35 matches, culminating in three titles as well as two runner-up finishes.