Paris Olympics 2024: Jessica Pegula vs Viktorija Golubic preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (5) Jessica Pegula vs Viktorija Golubic
Date: July 28, 2024
Tournament: Paris Olympics 2024
Round: First Round (Round of 64)
Venue: Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France
Category: Olympics
Surface: Clay
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Jessica Pegula vs Viktorija Golubic preview
USA's Jessica Pegula will face Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic in the first round of the Paris Olympics 2024.
Pegula was upset in the second round of the Australian Open this year, having made the quarterfinals the last three years. She then reached the semifinals of the San Diego Open but suffered another early exit after that as she lost in the second round of the Indian Wells Open.
The American made the last eight at the Miami Open and the semifinals of the Charleston Open. Following her Billie Jean King Cup duties, she skipped the rest of the clay season to recover from an injury. She won her first title on grass in Berlin upon her return but fell in the second round of Wimbledon.
This will be Pegula's second Olympics. She has already made a winning start to her campaign in Paris due to her victory in doubles. Teaming up with Coco Gauff, the duo beat Australians Daria Saville and Ellen Perez in their opener.
Out of Golubic's five main draw wins this year, three have come at the Majors. She reached the third round of the Australian Open and the second round of the French Open. She secured her other two wins by reaching the second round in Hua Hin and Birmingham. This will be her second appearance at the Olympic Games.
Jessica Pegula vs Viktorija Golubic head-to-head
Pegula leads Golubic 1-0 in the head-to-head. She won their previous encounter at the US Open 2022 in straight sets.
Jessica Pegula vs Viktorija Golubic odds
(Odds are sourced from BetMGM)
Jessica Pegula vs Viktorija Golubic prediction
Golubic has had a rough season with only five main draw wins to her name. Pegula has underperformed by her own standards this year and has lost to lower-ranked players in the early stages of big tournaments.
Golubic is 2-12 against top 10 players, with one of those wins also coming via her opponent's mid-match retirement. Pegula was the last top 10 player that she faced, and the latter won their match with ease and dropped a total of four games.
The American failed to get going in the previous edition of the Olympics and was knocked out in the first round itself. This will be her chance to score her first win at the quadrennial games in singles, and against a slumping Golubic, she will be the clear favorite to win.
Pick: Jessica Pegula to win in straight sets.