Barbora Krejcikova vs Jessica Pegula — Dubai Semi-final
USA3
Krejcikova B.
Barbora Krejcikova defeated Jessica Pegula 6-1 5-7 6-0 in the Dubai semi-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. Barbora Krejcikova narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
Key context
- Match story: Barbora Krejcikova handed Jessica Pegula a third-set bagel in a 6–1 5–7 6–0 win.
Head to head
1–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-25 | US Open | QF | hard | Jessica Pegula | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2024-11-04 | Riyadh Finals | RR | hard | Barbora Krejcikova | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2023-01-16 | Australian Open | R16 | hard | Jessica Pegula | 7-5 6-2 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (119 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadKrejcikova B.: 6 days rest · 1 match, 33 games (7d) · Pegula J.: 4 days rest · 2 matches, 54 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About