Veronika Kudermetova vs Jessica Pegula Preview & Prediction | 2023 Pan Pacific Open | Final
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THE FACTS
When is Veronika Kudermetova vs Jessica Pegula on and what time does it start? Veronika Kudermetova vs Jessica Pegula will take place on Sunday 1st October, 2023 – not before 04:00 (UK)
Where is Veronika Kudermetova vs Jessica Pegula taking place? Veronika Kudermetova vs Jessica Pegula will take place at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan
What surface is Veronika Kudermetova vs Jessica Pegula being played on? Veronika Kudermetova vs Jessica Pegula will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Veronika Kudermetova vs Jessica Pegula? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Veronika Kudermetova vs Jessica Pegula
What channel is Veronika Kudermetova vs Jessica Pegula on in the UK? Veronika Kudermetova vs Jessica Pegula will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Veronika Kudermetova vs Jessica Pegula in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Veronika Kudermetova vs Jessica Pegula live on the Prime Video app
THE PREDICTION
World number 19 Veronika Kudermetova overcame Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in three sets on Saturday in a result that is more impressive, in some ways, than her upset over Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals. The 26-year-old’s record in semi-finals, and indeed finals, is poor considering how well she has played this season but backing-up a first win over former number one Swiatek makes her very competitive in this final. World number four Jessica Pegula remains the clear favourite, though, after snapping Maria Sakkari’s winning streak at seven with a consummate straight-sets victory on Saturday. The 29-year-old win the Canada Masters last month to look a serious US Open challenger but victory here in Tokyo will offer a little redemption.
Pegula should receive the lion’s share of the neutral support with Korean ancestry but Kudermetova’s results this week have likely helped her cause. Kudermetova beat Pegula in three sets in their only previous encounter at the Madrid Masters earlier this season but back Pegula to return the favour in conditions that suit her best.
