Jessica Pegula vs Iva Jovic — Dubai Round of 16
USA4
USA16
Pegula J.Jessica Pegula defeated Iva Jovic 6-4 6-2 in the Dubai round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jessica Pegula came in ranked #4, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Jessica Pegula extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Key context
- Match story: Jessica Pegula dropped just 6 games past Iva Jovic.
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-05 | Wimbledon | R16 | grass | Jessica Pegula | 4-6 6-3 6-1 |
| 2026-03-30 | Charleston | SF | clay | Jessica Pegula | 6-4 5-7 6-3 |
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 (23 vs 22). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
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.