Jessica Pegula vs Sorana Cirstea Prediction & Picks - WTA US Open
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Jessica Pegula targets a more convincing win over Sorana Cirstea, whom she took down in three sets at the 2026 Cincinnati Open two weeks ago.
DraftKings has pegged Pegula at -110 to win in straight sets.
Current Form:
Jessica Pegula survived a scare in the third round as she rallied from a set down to beat Leylah Annie Fernandez, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3. Pegula conceded a set for the first time in this tournament. However, the comeback showcased Pegula’s ability to adapt to her opponents’ tactics and deliver the big shots down the stretch.
Sorana Cirstea has stormed into the fourth round of the 2026 US Open without dropping a set. Cirstea eliminated Julia Grabher 6-3, 6-0, Diane Parry 6-2, 7-5, and Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-3, extending her Grand Slam career to one more match.
The Matchup: Jessica Pegula is 3-0 vs. Sorana Cirstea in their head-to-head series. The American edged Cirstea 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 in their recent meeting at the 2026 Cincinnati Open.
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Jessica Pegula vs Sorana Cirstea Form
Jessica Pegula and Sorana Cirstea Latest Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Sep 4, 2026 - WTA US Open
Sep 2, 2026 - WTA US Open
Aug 30, 2026 - WTA US Open
Aug 23, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Aug 22, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Aug 20, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Sep 4, 2026 - WTA US Open
Sep 2, 2026 - WTA US Open
Aug 31, 2026 - WTA US Open
Aug 19, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Aug 15, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Aug 5, 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
Jessica Pegula against Sorana Cirstea : Head to Head (H2H)
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Aug 19, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Jessica Pegula - Sorana Cirstea Key Points
- Jessica Pegula is 32-7 on hard courts in 2026.
- Jessica Pegula is 17-8 vs. top-20 players in 2026.
- Sorana Cirstea is 17-7 on hard courts in 2026.
- Sorana Cirstea is 6-10 in fourth-round matches in her career.
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Our Jessica Pegula vs Sorana Cirstea Prediction
Key Stats: Aside from Pegula’s 3-0 record against Cirstea, the American holds a 6-1 record in fourth-round matches in 2026. Pegula has only faced 12 break points and won 79.4 percent of her first serves.
What to Expect: Pegula cruises through to a straight-set win over Cirstea. The American will deliver a more convincing win over Cirstea than she did at Cincinnati two weeks ago. Despite falling to Fernandez 1-6 in the first set, Pegula stayed composed, never panicked, and adjusted to her opponent’s style to produce the impressive victory.
Cirstea should provide a strong challenge in the opening sets, but tactical Pegula will eventually solve her and dominate the rest of the way.
Fearless Forecast: Jessica Pegula wins 7-5, 6-2
Our betting prediction for Jessica Pegula vs. Sorana Cirstea: Jessica Pegula 2-0 Sets
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