Jessica Pegula vs Leylah Annie Fernandez predictions, Sep 04, 2026

WTA US Open, on Friday,

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On September 4, 2026, tennis fans will witness an exciting matchup as Jessica Pegula faces Leylah Annie Fernandez in the WTA US Open. This encounter will be particularly significant for Pegula, who will be competing at home, lending her an added advantage in terms of crowd support and familiarity with the venue.

Jessica Pegula enters this match with an impressive track record, having secured victories in four of her last five matches. Her strong baseline game and tactical awareness have been pivotal in her recent successes, allowing her to dictate play and capitalize on opponents’ weaknesses effectively. Pegula’s ability to maintain composure under pressure will be a critical factor as she looks to control the pace of the match.

On the other hand, Leylah Annie Fernandez has claimed three victories in her last five outings. Known for her aggressive playstyle and exceptional shot-making, Fernandez can pose a significant challenge to Pegula if she can find her rhythm early. Her speed and agility enable her to cover the court effectively, and she has the potential to disrupt Pegula’s flow.

The bookmakers favor Pegula with odds of 1.17 for a home victory, while Fernandez is listed at 4.66 for an upset. While Pegula’s recent form suggests a strong likelihood of success, the dynamic nature of the sport means there are no guarantees, making this a highly anticipated clash for fans and bettors alike.

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Pegula
79.9%
Fernandez
20.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Latest Results

02.09.26 Jessica Pegula – Sofia Kenin – 2:0
30.08.26 Jessica Pegula – Elena Gabriela Ruse – 2:0
23.08.26 Cori Gauff – Jessica Pegula – 2:0
22.08.26 Jessica Pegula – Iga Swiatek – 2:1
20.08.26 Amanda Anisimova – Jessica Pegula – 1:2
02.09.26 Mananchaya Sawangkaew – Leylah Annie Fernandez – 0:2
30.08.26 Shuai Zhang – Leylah Annie Fernandez – 0:2
16.08.26 Leylah Annie Fernandez – Xiyu Wang – 1:2
09.08.26 Leylah Annie Fernandez – Naomi Osaka – 0:2
07.08.26 Mirra Andreeva – Leylah Annie Fernandez – 0:2

Facts

  • Pegula is ranked WTA: 3. Fernandez is ranked WTA: 33.
  • Pegula is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Fernandez‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Fernandez may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Pegula is the team to beat.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Pegula won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 9:4. (average 1.8:0.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.03.26 Leylah Annie Fernandez – Jessica Pegula – 0:2
    24.07.25 Jessica Pegula – Leylah Annie Fernandez – 1:2
    17.08.24 Jessica Pegula – Leylah Annie Fernandez – 2:1
    24.03.24 Leylah Annie Fernandez – Jessica Pegula – 0:2
    06.06.20 Jessica Pegula – Leylah Annie Fernandez – 2:1

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Osorio C. 2 : 0
    2 Zarazua R. Iatcenko P. (Q) 1 : 2
    3 Ito A. Selekhmeteva O. 0 : 2
    4 Rakhimova K. Krejcikova B. (27) 2 : 0
    5 Chwalinska M. (20) Townsend T. 0 : 2
    6 Preston T. (WC) Parks A. 2 : 0
    7 Vandewinkel H. Pliskova Ka. 1 : 2
    8 Snigur D. Shnaider D. (15) 0 : 2
    9 Kostyuk M. (11) Hunter S. (Q) 2 : 0
    10 Stephens S. (WC) Tauson C. 2 : 0
    11 Birrell K. Marcinko P. 2 : 1
    12 Kessler M. Alexandrova E. (18) 0 : 2
    13 Li A. (29) Ruzic A. 2 : 0
    14 Gibson T. Vekic D. 1 : 2
    15 Kalieva E. (Q) Tararudee L. 1 : 2
    16 Volynets K. Noskova L. (6) 0 : 2
    17 Pegula J. (3) Ruse G. 2 : 0
    18 Williams V. (WC) Kenin S. (WC) 0 : 2
    19 Sawangkaew M. Udvardy P. 2 : 0
    20 Zhang S. Fernandez L. (31) 0 : 2
    21 Paolini J. (19) Erjavec V. 2 : 1
    22 Stefanini L. (Q) Yastremska D. 2 : 1
    23 Golubic V. Parry D. 0 : 2
    24 Grabher J. Cirstea S. (16) 0 : 2
    25 Svitolina E. (9) Sierra S. 2 : 0
    26 Joint M. Samsonova L. 2 : 1
    27 Arango E. Wang Xin. 0 : 2
    28 Blinkova A. Kalinskaya A. (21) 0 : 2
    29 Navarro E. (26) Boisson L. 2 : 1
    30 Koevermans A. (Q) McNally C. 0 : 2
    31 Lee C. Y. (WC) Boulter K. 1 : 2
    32 Kraus S. Muchova K. (7) 0 : 2
    33 Andreeva M. (5) Tjen J. 2 : 0
    34 Knutson G. (Q) Lys E. 0 : 2
    35 Bartunkova N. Sherif M. 2 : 0
    36 Maria T. Ostapenko J. (30) 2 : 1
    37 Potapova A. (24) Semenistaja D. (LL) 2 : 0
    38 Rus A. (Q) Jeanjean L. (WC) 0 : 2
    39 Tagger L. Korpatsch T. 2 : 0
    40 Krueger A. Anisimova A. (10) 0 : 2
    41 Jovic I. (14) Frech M. 2 : 0
    42 Linette M. Jones F. (Q) 1 : 2
    43 Oliynykova O. Brantmeier R. (WC) 2 : 0
    44 Stoiana M. (Q) Eala A. (17) 0 : 2
    45 Bejlek S. (28) Bucsa C. 1 : 2
    46 Kalinina A. Sakatsume H. (Q) 0 : 2
    47 Kasatkina D. Badosa P. 0 : 2
    48 Sonmez Z. Gauff C. (4) 0 : 2
    49 Swiatek I. (8) Wang Xiy. 2 : 0
    50 Podoroska N. Waltert S. 2 : 1
    51 Dart H. (Q) Stearns P. 2 : 1
    52 Jacquemot E. Bouzkova M. (25) 0 : 2
    53 Keys M. (22) Korneeva A. 2 : 0
    54 Havlickova L. (Q) Bondar A. 0 : 2
    55 Zheng Q. (Q) Liutova K. (Q) 2 : 1
    56 Putintseva Y. Bencic B. (12) 2 : 1
    57 Osaka N. (13) Zakharova A. 2 : 0
    58 Cocciaretto E. Siniakova K. 0 : 2
    59 Zidansek T. (Q) Timofeeva M. 0 : 2
    60 Quevedo K. Mertens E. (23) 0 : 2
    61 Sakkari M. (32) Montgomery R. (Q) 2 : 1
    62 Starodubtseva Y. Seidel E. 2 : 0
    63 Vidmanova D. Bouzas Maneiro J. 0 : 2
    64 Frodin T. (WC) Rybakina E. (2) 0 : 2

    1/32-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Iatcenko P. 2 : 0
    2 Selekhmeteva O. Rakhimova K. 0 : 2
    3 Townsend T. Preston T. 2 : 0
    4 Pliskova Ka. Shnaider D. (15) 0 : 2
    5 Kostyuk M. (11) Stephens S. 2 : 0
    6 Birrell K. Alexandrova E. (18) 1 : 2
    7 Li A. (29) Vekic D.
    8 Tararudee L. Noskova L. (6)
    9 Pegula J. (3) Kenin S. 2 : 0
    10 Sawangkaew M. Fernandez L. (31) 0 : 2
    11 Paolini J. (19) Stefanini L. 2 : 0
    12 Parry D. Cirstea S. (16) 0 : 2
    13 Svitolina E. (9) Joint M.
    14 Wang Xin. Kalinskaya A. (21) 1 : 2
    15 Navarro E. (26) McNally C. 2 : 1
    16 Boulter K. Muchova K. (7) 0 : 2
    17 Andreeva M. (5) Lys E.
    18 Bartunkova N. Maria T.
    19 Potapova A. (24) Jeanjean L.
    20 Tagger L. Anisimova A. (10)
    21 Jovic I. (14) Jones F.
    22 Oliynykova O. Eala A. (17)
    23 Bucsa C. Sakatsume H.
    24 Badosa P. Gauff C. (4)
    25 Swiatek I. (8) Podoroska N.
    26 Dart H. Bouzkova M. (25)
    27 Keys M. (22) Bondar A.
    28 Zheng Q. Putintseva Y.
    29 Osaka N. (13) Siniakova K.
    30 Timofeeva M. Mertens E. (23)
    31 Sakkari M. (32) Starodubtseva Y.
    32 Bouzas Maneiro J. Rybakina E. (2)

    1/16-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Rakhimova K.
    2 Townsend T. Shnaider D. (15)
    3 Kostyuk M. (11) Alexandrova E. (18)
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 Pegula J. (3) Fernandez L. (31)
    6 Paolini J. (19) Cirstea S. (16)
    7 TBD #13 Kalinskaya A. (21)
    8 Navarro E. (26) Muchova K. (7)
    9 TBD #17 TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 TBD #20
    11 TBD #21 TBD #22
    12 TBD #23 TBD #24
    13 TBD #25 TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 TBD #28
    15 TBD #29 TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 TBD #32

    1/8-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

    WTA US Open Outrights

    1. Sabalenka Aryna: 4.21 (15.25%)

    2. Gauff Coco: 4.84 (13.26%)

    3. Swiatek Iga: 5.54 (11.59%)

    4. Pegula Jessica: 9.93 (6.47%)

    5. Rybakina Elena: 12.86 (4.99%)

    6. Osaka Naomi: 14 (4.59%)

    7. Andreeva Mirra: 15.14 (4.24%)

    8. Kostyuk Marta: 18.29 (3.51%)

    9. Anisimova Amanda: 18.57 (3.46%)

    10. Muchova Karolina: 24.14 (2.66%)

    11. Eala Alexandra: 27.86 (2.3%)

    12. Noskova Linda: 29.71 (2.16%)

    13. Svitolina Elina: 32.57 (1.97%)

    14. Keys Madison: 48.14 (1.33%)

    15. Jovic Iva: 61.14 (1.05%)

    16. Zheng Qinwen: 66.71 (0.96%)

    17. Shnaider Diana: 81 (0.79%)

    18. Wang Xiyu: 100 (0.64%)

    19. Navarro Emma: 111 (0.58%)

    20. Alexandrova Ekaterina: 114.57 (0.56%)

    21. Badosa Paula: 114.57 (0.56%)

    22. Paolini Jasmine: 114.57 (0.56%)

    23. Fernandez Leylah: 118.14 (0.54%)

    24. Mertens Elise: 118.14 (0.54%)

    25. Sakkari Maria: 121.71 (0.53%)

    26. Cirstea Sorana: 128.86 (0.5%)

    27. Ostapenko Jelena: 132.43 (0.48%)

    28. Li Ann: 132.43 (0.48%)

    29. Townsend Taylor: 136 (0.47%)

    30. Bouzkova Marie: 146.71 (0.44%)

    31. Bartunkova Nikola: 150.29 (0.43%)

    32. Kalinskaya Anna: 157.43 (0.41%)

    33. Tagger Lilli: 157.43 (0.41%)

    34. Stephens Sloane: 164.57 (0.39%)

    35. Vekic Donna: 171.71 (0.37%)

    36. Putintseva Yulia: 178.86 (0.36%)

    37. Potapova Anastasia: 186 (0.35%)

    38. McNally Caty: 186 (0.35%)

    39. Pliskova Karolina: 186 (0.35%)

    40. Kasatkina Daria: 192 (0.33%)

    41. Kenin Sofia: 200.29 (0.32%)

    42. Boulter Katie: 200.29 (0.32%)

    43. Joint Maya: 200.29 (0.32%)

    44. Siniakova Katerina: 200.29 (0.32%)

    45. Starodubtseva Yuliia: 200.29 (0.32%)

    46. Bucsa Cristina: 200.29 (0.32%)

    47. Parry Diane: 207.43 (0.31%)

    48. Wang Xinyuan: 225.5 (0.28%)

    49. Linette Magda: 233.67 (0.27%)

    50. Birrell Kimberly: 233.67 (0.27%)

    51. Sherif Mayar: 233.67 (0.27%)

    52. Wang Xinyu (2001): 233.67 (0.27%)

    53. Lys Eva: 236 (0.27%)

    54. Frech Magdalena: 236 (0.27%)

    55. Maria Tatjana: 236 (0.27%)

    56. Bouzas Maneiro Jessica: 236 (0.27%)

    57. Oliynykova Oleksandra: 236 (0.27%)

    58. Jeanjean Leolia: 236 (0.27%)

    59. Preston Taylah: 236 (0.27%)

    60. Tararudee Lanlana: 236 (0.27%)

    61. Bondar Anna: 236 (0.27%)

    62. Sawangkaew Mananchaya: 236 (0.27%)

    63. Rakhimova Kamilla: 236 (0.27%)

    64. Timofeeva Maria: 236 (0.27%)

    65. Selekhmeteva Oksana: 236 (0.27%)

    66. Podoroska Nadia: 236 (0.27%)

    67. Stefanini Lucrezia: 236 (0.27%)

    68. Iatcenko Polina: 236 (0.27%)

    69. Sakatsume Himeno: 236 (0.27%)

    70. Dart Harriet: 236 (0.27%)

    71. Jones Francesca: 236 (0.27%)

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