Jelena Ostapenko vs Jessica Pegula

WTA Wuhan (China), Hard. Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:00.

Updated

Jelena Ostapenko beat Jessica Pegula 2-6, 7-6, 6-3, an upset by the model's numbers, which favored Jessica Pegula at 85%. They are tied 1-1 in their head-to-head. Ostapenko is 6-4 in their last 10, Pegula 7-3.

Result: Jelena Ostapenko beat Jessica Pegula 2-6, 7-6, 6-3. An upset by the model's numbers: it favored Jessica Pegula.

Pre-match prediction

The model makes Jessica Pegula a 85% favorite. The odds and the model roughly agree, so neither side shows value.

Model
15%
Book
20%

Model minus book: -5 pts

Model
85%
Book
85%

Model minus book: +1 pts

Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Jessica Pegula at -556 · Model track record

Player comparison

Jelena OstapenkoJessica Pegula
Tennis Gauge rating71207174
Tour rankWTA #17WTA #3
Last 10 matches6-47-3
Last 30 days3-20-0
Current streak2 Losses2 Losses
Season record28-2151-15
UTR12.4412.87
Elo (52 weeks)18202114
Best surfaceGrassGrass
Worst surfaceHardClay

Head to head

Tied 1-1.

DateWinnerScoreTournament
14.10.2026Jelena Ostapenko2-6, 7-6, 6-3China Wuhan
09.03.2026Jessica Pegula4-6, 6-3, 6-2USA Indian Wells

Recent form

Jelena Ostapenko, last 10

DateOpponentScore
20.10.2026Belinda Bencic L6-3, 1-1
17.10.2026Sonay Kartal L7-6, 7-6
16.10.2026Diana Shnaider W7-6, 6-1
16.10.2026Diana Shnaider W7-6, 6-1
15.10.2026Leylah Fernandez W6-1, 1-6, 6-4
14.10.2026Jessica Pegula W2-6, 7-6, 6-3
13.10.2026Daria Kasatkina W6-1, 6-1
05.10.2026Elise Mertens L6-2, 3-6, 6-3
03.10.2026Paula Badosa W7-6, 7-5
24.09.2026Taylah Preston L6-4, 6-1

Jessica Pegula, last 10

DateOpponentScore
14.10.2026Jelena Ostapenko L2-6, 7-6, 6-3
11.09.2026Aryna Sabalenka L7-5, 6-2
09.09.2026Emma Navarro W3-6, 6-4, 6-3
07.9.2026Sorana Cirstea W6-3, 6-4
04.09.2026Leylah Fernandez W1-6, 6-4, 6-3
02.09.2026Sofia Kenin W6-3, 6-1
30.08.2026Elena Gabriela Ruse W6-3, 6-2
24.08.2026Coco Gauff L6-2, 6-4
22.08.2026Iga Swiatek W7-5, 4-6, 6-4
20.08.2026Amanda Anisimova W6-4, 2-6, 7-6

Common opponents, last 12 months

OpponentJelena OstapenkoJessica Pegula
Alexandra Eala 1-0
W 6-4, 7-5
0-1
L 4-6, 6-4, 6-0
Anastasia Potapova 0-1
L 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
1-0
W 7-6, 6-2
Anastasia Zakharova 2-0
W 6-4, 6-1, W 6-7, 6-3, 6-4
1-0
W 6-2, 6-1
Anna Kalinskaya 1-1
W 6-1, 6-2, L 2-6, 6-1, 6-4
2-0
W 6-3, 7-5, W 6-2, 2-6, 6-4
Aryna Sabalenka 0-1
L 6-4, 6-4
1-1
L 7-5, 6-2, W 6-4, 6-7, 6-0
Belinda Bencic 0-1
L 6-3, 1-1
1-0
W 6-3, 7-6
Dayana Yastremska 1-0
W 6-4, 6-4
1-0
W 5-7, 6-2, 6-3
Diana Shnaider 2-0
W 7-6, 6-1, W 7-6, 6-1
2-1
L 6-3, 6-3, W 7-5, 6-4, W 3-6, 6-3, 6-2
Elena Gabriela Ruse 1-1
W 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, L 4-6, 6-4, 6-1
1-0
W 6-3, 6-2
Elisabetta Cocciaretto 1-0
W 7-5, 6-4
1-0
W 1-6, 6-1, 7-6
Francesca Jones 1-0
W 6-2, 6-2
1-0
W 6-1, 3-0
Leylah Fernandez 1-0
W 6-1, 1-6, 6-4
2-0
W 1-6, 6-4, 6-3, W 6-2, 6-2
Magdalena Frech 0-1
L 6-1, 6-3
2-0
W 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, W 3-6, 6-3, 6-0
Oksana Selekhmeteva 1-0
W 5-7, 7-6, 6-2
1-0
W 6-3, 6-2
Simona Waltert 1-0
W 6-2, 7-5
1-0
W 6-3, 6-2
Sorana Cirstea 0-2
L 6-1, 7-6, L 6-2, 7-6
2-0
W 6-3, 6-4, W 6-2, 4-6, 7-5
Zeynep Sonmez 1-0
W 6-3, 6-0
1-0
W 6-4, 6-0

Earlier previews of this matchup

  • 2026-10-13: WTA Wuhan (China), model gave Jelena Ostapenko 15% at +405

Jelena Ostapenko vs Jessica Pegula: quick answers

Who won Jelena Ostapenko vs Jessica Pegula?

Jelena Ostapenko beat Jessica Pegula 2-6, 7-6, 6-3, an upset by the model's numbers, which favored Jessica Pegula at 85%.

What is the head-to-head record between Jelena Ostapenko and Jessica Pegula?

They are tied 1-1. Their most recent meeting was on October 14, 2026, won by Jelena Ostapenko 2-6, 7-6, 6-3 at China Wuhan.

Who is in better form, Jelena Ostapenko or Jessica Pegula?

Jelena Ostapenko is 6-4 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 2 Losses). Jessica Pegula is 7-3 (current streak: 2 Losses).

How does Tennis Gauge rate Jelena Ostapenko and Jessica Pegula?

Jelena Ostapenko is rated 7120 (WTA #17) and Jessica Pegula is rated 7174 (WTA #3). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.

What are the odds for Jelena Ostapenko vs Jessica Pegula?

Jelena Ostapenko is priced at +405 and Jessica Pegula at -556, which implies a 20% and 85% chance to win. The model and the odds roughly agree, so neither side shows value.