Jessica Pegula vs Iva Jovic Betting Tips & Live Stream – Pegula to Handle Business in Charleston
In the Charleston semifinals, Jessica Pegula's winning streak and consistent performance make her a favorite, following her comeback win against Daria Shnaider. On the other hand, Iva Jovic stunned Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets, showcasing her ability to compete on the clay surface. While Jovic has marked a significant breakthrough, Pegula's history of strong performances in Charleston suggests she may progress further.
- Jessica Pegula advances to Charleston semifinals with a comeback win
- Iva Jovic has risen quickly, defeating Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets
- Pegula remains the favorite with her consistency and winning momentum
Jovic continues her impressive rise and is showing she can compete on clay, but Pegula’s strong form in Charleston keeps her as the favorite to progress.
Pegula Eyes Final Return
- Jessica Pegula has lost five of her last seven semifinals on tour.
- She is on an eight-match winning streak in Charleston.
- Iva Jovic is 2–1 in tour-level semifinals.
- She has a 1–7 record vs Top 20 players.
HTH - Jessica Pegula leads 1-0
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dubai | Hard | R16 | Pegula | 6-4, 6-2 |
Pegula Extends Charleston Semifinal Streak
Jessica Pegula moved into the semifinal in Charleston after a comeback win over Daria Shnaider. She trailed by a break in the final set before winning six straight games to seal the match.
This is her fourth consecutive semifinal in Charleston. She lost her first two at this stage in 2023 and 2024 to Belinda Bencic and Daria Kasatkina, but won both semifinals last year against Ekaterina Alexandrova and Sofia Kenin to lift the title.
Pegula has been remarkably consistent since the US Open last year, reaching the semifinals in every event except for quarterfinal exits at Indian Wells and Miami.
She had a nine-match semifinal winning streak from Berlin 2024 to Bad Homburg 2025, but has recently struggled at this stage, losing five of her last seven semifinals, including defeats at the Australian Open and Brisbane this year.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | USA |
| Age | 32 (24 February 1994) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 5 |
| Career High | 3 (24 October 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | 4 (Rating: 2095) |
| Tour level titles | 10 |
Jovic Stuns Kalinskaya In Straight Sets
Iva Jovic defeated Anna Kalinskaya 6-3, 6-4 to reach the semifinals in Charleston. She trailed 2-4 in the second set before winning the final four games to close it out.
This is a breakthrough result on clay for the American. In her previous two tour-level clay events, in Bogotá and the French Open, she failed to win multiple matches.
Her rapid rise has been evident since Cincinnati last year, where she began stringing together wins. Since then, she has reached five quarterfinals or better, including a run at the Australian Open, breaking into the top 20.
Jovic holds a 2-1 record in tour-level semifinals. She won her maiden title in Guadalajara last year and finished runner-up in Hobart earlier this season.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | USA |
| Age | 18 (6 December 2007) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 16 |
| Career High | 16 (30 March 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | 22 (Rating: 1882) |
| Tour level titles | 1 |
Verdict
Iva Jovic has enjoyed a remarkable rise over the past nine months, and her performances this week show she can compete well on clay too. However, Jessica Pegula continues her strong run in Charleston, coming through multiple comeback wins. With that momentum and consistency, Pegula is favored to move further.
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