Irina Camelia Begu defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-1 in the Indian Wells 125K quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jessica Pegula came in ranked #4, leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 16. Irina Camelia Begu narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-03 | Charleston | R16 | clay | Jessica Pegula | 7-5 4-6 6-4 |
| 2022-05-23 | Roland Garros | R16 | clay | Jessica Pegula | 4-6 6-2 6-3 |
| 2022-01-03 | Melbourne 2 | R32 | hard | Irina Camelia Begu | 7-6(6) 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.