The contrast in recent form strongly favors Pegula, whose consistency this season makes her a difficult opponent for the struggling Kenin.
Pegula Looks To Extend Her Strong US Open Record
- Jessica Pegula has a 6–1 record in second-round matches at the US Open.
- She has a 15–1 record against players outside the Top 50 this year.
- Sofia Kenin has a 4–2 record in second-round matches at the US Open.
- She has lost eight of her last nine matches against fellow Americans.
HTH - Jessica Pegula leads 4-2
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Charleston | F | Clay | Jessica Pegula | 6-3, 7-5 |
| 2024 | US Open | R2 | Hard | Jessica Pegula | 7-6(4), 6-3 |
| 2021 | French Open | R3 | Clay | Sofia Kenin | 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 |
| 2021 | Yarra Valley Classic (Melbourne) | R16 | Hard | Sofia Kenin | 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 |
| 2018 | Quebec City | SF | Indoor Hard | Jessica Pegula | 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2016 | Dothan ITF | R1 | Clay | Jessica Pegula | 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 |
Pegula's Remarkable Consistency Sets the Tone in New York
Jessica Pegula began her US Open campaign with a straight-sets victory over Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the first round, winning 6-3, 6-2. She saved the only break point she faced and converted four of the 18 break points she created during the match.
The American arrived this week after an excellent run of preparation events, reaching the finals in Washington and Cincinnati and the fourth round in Toronto. She will look to continue that impressive momentum in New York.
Pegula has played 14 events this year and won at least two main-draw matches in 12 of them, including five finals, highlighting her incredible consistency throughout the season.
She heads into this clash with a 6-1 record in second-round matches at the US Open and has not lost at this stage since making her main-draw debut in 2015.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Age | Born 24 February 1994 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 3 |
| Career High | No. 3 (24 October 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 5 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 11 |
Sofia Kenin Looks to End Her Season-Long Struggles
Sofia Kenin defeated Venus Williams in straight sets to move into the second round of the US Open, winning 6-2, 7-6. She surrendered a 3-1 lead in the second set and saved seven set points before eventually closing out the match in straight sets.
This is just her sixth tour-level main-draw win of the year across 20 events. Notably, she had not won consecutive matches at any of her previous tournaments this season, highlighting her significant struggles for consistency.
This dip in form and results has pushed her outside the Top 100 in the rankings. She heads into this clash with a 4-2 record in second-round matches at the US Open.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Age | Born 14 November 1998 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 110 |
| Career High | No. 4 (09 March 2020) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 101 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 5 |