Jessica Pegula vs Taylor Townsend — Cincinnati Round of 16
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Pegula J.Jessica Pegula defeated Taylor Townsend 6-2 6-3 in the Cincinnati round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jessica Pegula came in ranked #4, defending last year's round of 16. Jessica Pegula claimed a first win over Taylor Townsend in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jessica Pegula dropped just 5 games past Taylor Townsend.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-08 | Rome | R64 | clay | Taylor Townsend | 6-2 3-6 6-3 |
| 2020-01-20 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Taylor Townsend | 6-4 7-6(5) |
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 (151 vs 93). 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 loadPegula J.: 4 days rest · 2 matches, 54 games (7d) · Townsend T.: 11 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About