Jessica Pegula vs Oksana Selekhmeteva Prediction & Picks - WTA Australian Open
WTA - WTA Australian Open
New customers only | Commercial content | 21+ age limit | T&Cs apply
by Lou Aguila | in Tennis Picks
Jessica Pegula of the United States will try to go deeper into the 2026 Australian Open as she takes on surprising entrant Oksana Selekhmeteva of Russia in the third round on Friday.
Recommended Pick: Oksana Selekhmeteva -6.5 Games
Potential Payout: $225 for every $125 Bet.
Current Form:
Pegula cruised to her second consecutive sweep after manhandling compatriot McCartney Kessler 6-0, 6-2 in the round of 64. The former US Open finalist didn’t waste time imposing her dominance on Kessler, winning 73 percent of her first serves to hold all except one of her service games while breaking Kessler seven times behind 25 return points.
Selekhmeteva advanced to the second round with a clinical 6-4, 6-4 win over Paula Badosa of Spain. Ranked No.101 in the world, Selekhmeteva didn’t look like a player who ranks outside the top-100 as she displayed poise to deliver the big points in several crucial moments of the match. The Russian secured five break-point conversions behind 30 return points.
Limited Offer. Currently at Caesars Sportsbook
Jessica Pegula vs Oksana Selekhmeteva Form
Jessica Pegula and Oksana Selekhmeteva Latest Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Jan 21, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 18, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 10, 2026 - WTA Brisbane
Jan 9, 2026 - WTA Brisbane
Jan 8, 2026 - WTA Brisbane
Jan 6, 2026 - WTA Brisbane
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Jan 21, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 18, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 13, 2026 - Hobart International
Jan 10, 2026 - Hobart International
Jan 9, 2026 - Hobart International
Jan 1, 2026 - WTA Brisbane
Jessica Pegula - Oksana Selekhmeteva Key Points
- Oksana Selekhmeteva defeated former world’s No.2 Paula Badosa in straight sets in the second round of the 2026 Australian Open.
- Oksana Selekhmeteva has saved 66.7 percent of break-points after the first two rounds.
- Jessica Pegula has won five of her last six matches.
- Jessica Pegula is winning 75 percent of her first serves.
Limited Offer. Currently at Caesars Sportsbook
Our Jessica Pegula vs Oksana Selekhmeteva Prediction
Fearless Forecast: Jessica Pegula hammers another dominant win 6-3, 6-1 to advance to the fourth round.
Reason: Pegula is currently in blazing form following her masterstroke against Kessler and Zakharova. Selekhmeteva has converted 28 of 50 break-point chances in six matches this year, but I would give her a big props if she can break Pegula more than two times in their match. The American has only dropped two service games in Melbourne and converted 12 of 24 break-point chance, making her all the more difficult to take down. It would take an elite-level returner to knock Pegula off her game. Big credit for Selekhmeteva for reaching this far, but right now, I don’t feel her weapons are enough to shock the American.
Our betting prediction for Jessica Pegula vs. Oksana Selekhmeteva: Jessica Pegula -6.5 Games
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
