Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3 7-5 in the Cincinnati final on hard. The result followed the form book — Aryna Sabalenka came in ranked #2, leading the head-to-head 4–2, defending last year's semi-final. Aryna Sabalenka extended the head-to-head to 5–2.
Sabalenka A. took it in straight sets.
Sabalenka A. and Pegula J. faced 19 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Sabalenka A. went 23–8 (74%) against them, Pegula J. 15–7 (68%). Results against comparable opponents are close (6 : 5 better-results split).
Hard: level 2–2 · Clay: Sabalenka A. leads 3–0
Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 6-3 7-5. Umpiry, "Aryna Sabalenka vs Jessica Pegula — Cincinnati Final", https://umpiry.com/match/2024-08-19/pegula-vs-sabalenka-cincinnati-f?utm_source=cite (as of 19 August 2024).