Madrid Open 2025: Jessica Pegula vs Moyuka Uchijima preview, head-to-head, prediction and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (3) Jessica Pegula vs Moyuka Uchijima
Date: April 27, 2025
Tournament: Mutua Madrid Open
Round: Third Round
Venue: La Caja Majica, Madrid, Spain
Category: WTA 1000
Surface: Clay
Prize Money: $8,403,780
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN+
Jessica Pegula vs Moyuka Uchijima preview
Jessica Pegula will take on Moyuka Uchijima in the third round of the Madrid Open.
Pegula has made an amazing start to the season so far. She's chalked up 27 wins from 34 matches, including title-winning runs in Austin and Charleston. She also reached the final in Adelaide and Miami, but couldn't make it count at any of those events.
The American entered Madrid after a quarterfinal exit in Stuttgart. She started her campaign with a solid win over Eva Lys in the first round. Pegula defeated the German youngster in straight sets 6-2, 6-2.
Meanwhile, Moyuka Uchijima is yet to find her feet on the women's tour. She's chalked up second-round appearances in the Australian Open, BNP Paribas Open and the Miami Open. She also reached the quarterfinal of the Open Calfinances Rouen Metropole but lost to Olga Danilovich in three sets.
The Japanese professional started her campaign in Madrid with a brilliant comeback win against Robin Montgomery. She then stunned 26th seed Ons Jabeur in the second round 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Uchijima is making her first appearance at the Madrid Open this year.
Jessica Pegula vs Moyuka Uchijima head-to-head
Jessica Pegula vs Moyuka Uchijima odds
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Jessica Pegula vs Moyuka Uchijima prediction
After a runner-up finish at the US Open last year, Pegula looks determined to find her A-game and win a Major. The American already has two titles to her name in 2025, including one on clay. She is known for her high tactical acumen and neat groundstrokes off both wings.
On the other hand, Moyuka Uchijima has ground out tough results this year. She entered the main draw of multiple events via the qualifiers and has shown her resilient attitude on the tour. The 23-year-old has a great chance to make a statement against Pegula and continue her run in Madrid.
Considering their record on clay and experience on the main tour, Pegula is the clear favorite to come out on top. If the third seed begins well and keeps a check on her errors, she should be able to secure a fourth-round berth in Madrid.
Pick: Pegula to win in three sets.