US Open 2024: Jessica Pegula vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (6) Jessica Pegula vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
Date: Saturday, 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
Jessica Pegula vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro preview
Sixth seed and home favorite Jessica Pegula will continue her quest for a maiden slam at the 2024 US Open against Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the third round on Saturday, August 31.
Pegula has been in superb form so far in the 'Big Apple'. She began her campaign with a routine 6-4, 6-3 victory over compatriot Shelby Rogers, who played the final match of her career and announced her retirement after her US Open campaign came to an end.
In the second round, Pegula faced another American, Sofia Kenin. Both players struggled with their serves initially, leading to multiple breaks in the first set. Pegula, however, showcased her skill in the crunch moments of the tie-breaker to win the first set. The second set was more straightforward, with Pegula securing a single break of serve en route to an emphatic 7-6 (4), 6-3 victory.
Bouzas Maneiro also started her campaign in style with a 6-3, 6-0 thrashing of Petra Martic in the first round.
Up against 31st seed Katie Boulter in the second round, she delivered an impressive all-around performance, particularly from the baseline, to secure a surprising 7-5, 7-5 victory.
Jessica Pegula vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro head-to-head
Jessica Pegula and Jessica Bouzas Maneiro have not yet faced off in professional competition so their head-to-head currently stands at 0-0.
Jessica Pegula vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro odds
(Odds sourced from BetMGM)
Jessica Pegula vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro prediction
Jessica Pegula enters this contest as the clear favorite, given her strong performance on American hardcourts this year and in New York so far. She has been dominant on serve and formidable at the net. Her standout feature, however, has been her return game, where she has won 46% of her points and converted four out of seven break-point opportunities in her last match.
Bouzas Maneiro has also been in good form, but defeating Pegula could be a challenging task. She has frequently attacked the net so far in New York and won an impressive 80% of points when doing so in her previous match. She has also been strong on the return, winning 45% of her receiving points and converting five out of eight break-point opportunities.
This is also the Spaniard's first main draw appearance at the US Open, and she has never advanced past the third round of any Grand Slam. Experience is on the American's side, as Pegula is eager to surpass her previous best of a quarterfinal finish in New York.
Given Pegula's superior hardcourt win percentage this year and her strong form leading into this match, she is expected to win comfortably. It could be a one-sided affair if Bouzas Maneiro doesn’t take the initiative and maintain an aggressive approach against Pegula from the onset.
Pick: Pegula in straight sets.