US Open 2024: Caroline Wozniacki vs Jessika Ponchet preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick
Match Details
Fixture: Caroline Wozniacki vs (Q) Jessika Ponchet
Date: August 31, 2024
Tournament: US Open 2024
Round: Third Round (Round of 32)
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, U.S.
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Hard
Prize Money: $75,000,000
Live Telecast: USA - ESPN | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN, RDS | India - Sony Network
Caroline Wozniacki vs Jessika Ponchet preview
Caroline Wozniacki will square off against French qualifier Jessika Ponchet in the third round of the 2024 US Open on Saturday, August 31.
Wozniacki began her campaign in New York with a dominant 6-0, 6-1 victory over Japan’s Nao Hibino in the first round. She didn’t face a single breakpoint throughout the match and converted 5 out of 7 break point opportunities to secure the win.
The Dane carried that momentum into her second-round match against Renata Zarazua. She gained an early advantage with a break to lead 3-1 in the first set. Although Zarazua fought back with a break of her own soon after, Wozniacki immediately broke her back and eventually went on to serve out the first set.
Wozniacki took an early lead in the second set, breaking Zarazua's serve in the third game with some impressive baseline play. She broke Zarazua's serve again in the final game of the match to secure a comfortable 6-3, 6-3 victory.
Ponchet began her campaign in the qualifiers with victories over seventh seed Jana Fett, Lucija Ciric Bagaric, and local player Elizabeth Mandlik, earning a spot in the main draw.
In the first round, she secured a straightforward 6-4, 6-1 win against Saisai Zheng. She was scheduled to face fourth seed Elena Rybakina in the second round but received a walkover after Rybakina withdrew due to injury.
Caroline Wozniacki vs Jessika Ponchet head-to-head
Caroline Wozniacki and Jessika Ponchet haven't yet faced off in professional competition and so their head-to-head currently stands at 0-0.
Caroline Wozniacki vs Jessika Ponchet odds
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Caroline Wozniacki vs Jessika Ponchet prediction
Caroline Wozniacki has been in excellent form at the US Open this year, winning all her matches in straight sets. She has been impressive on serve and dominant from the baseline. In her previous match, she won 51% of receiving points, converted 5 out of 9 break point opportunities, and hit 19 winners, showcasing a well-rounded game in her victory.
Ponchet is also yet to drop a set at the US Open this year and is currently on a 4-match winning streak. Her serve has been her greatest asset, as she won an impressive 80% of points behind her first serve in the first round. She has been exceptional on return as well, converting 5 out of 6 break point opportunities and winning 55% of her return points in her previous match.
We can expect an incredibly tight match between the two players, both of whom are in excellent form. Wozniacki, a two-time finalist at Flushing Meadows, has the experience advantage against Ponchet, who is enjoying her best Grand Slam run.
Wozniacki could potentially come through this contest if she manages to handle Ponchet's serve from the start. However, if the Frenchwoman continues serving as she has been, the match could be closely contested and might even go the distance.
Pick: Wozniacki in three sets.