Shelby Rogers vs Jessica Pegula Preview & Prediction | 2024 US Open | First Round
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In what is set to be her final US Open, USA’s Shelby Rogers has been drawn against fellow American and number six seed Jessica Pegula, whom she used to compete with as juniors
START DATE/TIME: Wednesday 28th August, 2024, UK – not before 2:00am / Tuesday 27th August, US ET – not before 9:00pm / Tuesday 27th August, US PT – not before 6:00pm
VENUE: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA
SURFACE: Outdoor hard
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – ESPN networks (ESPN, ESPN2 & ABC)
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Sky Go / US – ESPN+
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SHELBY ROGERS VS JESSICA PEGULA PREDICTION
Injuries have damaged Selby Rogers’ career seemingly to the point of no return with the 31-year-old having announced that this will be her last tournament before retirement. Rogers has made a habit of punching above her weight and this first round clash with Jessica Pegula offers her one more chance to take a big scalp and keep alive her hopes of at least matching her best US Open singles finish, achieved back in 2020 when it made it to the quarter-finals.
These two players know each other’s games and play-styles inside out, which only adds to the intrigue of this encounter. The crowd will likely be split between the two USA stars but the story of Rogers could well see them sway in her favour. However, Pegula is the stronger player and the longer this match goes on, her fitness levels and class will likely tell against Rogers, who not only has to battle her opponent but also her body. having been beset by injuries for such a long period of time.
SHELBY ROGERS VS JESSICA PEGULA TIP: JESSICA PEGULA TO WIN AND OVER 17.5 TOTAL GAMES
