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THE FACTS
When is Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula on and what time does it start? Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula will take place on Tuesday 25th January, 2022 – not before 08:00 (UK)
Where is Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula taking place? Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula being played on? Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula
What channel is Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula on in the UK? Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
ASHLEIGH BARTY
World number one Ash Barty made it all the way to the round of 16 without her near-perfect serve being broken but Amanda Anisimova managed at least that before losing in straight sets. 25-year-old Barty looks largely unplayable at times here in Melbourne but she was stunned at this stage and in this form last season by Karolina Muchova and there could be some nerves on Monday. Barty won her first Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros in 2019 and her second at Wimbledon last summer, with a semi-final here in 2020 her best showing so far at home.
JESSICA PEGULA
World number 21 Jessica Pegula showed every ounce of her grit in a stunning 7-0 first-set tiebreak against Maria Sakkari that took her through to a straight-sets victory over the fifth seed. The 27-year-old has matched her best Grand Slam showing after reaching the same stage of the Australian Open last season, where she lost to eventual runner-up Jennifer Brady from a set up.
THE PREDICTION
Ash Barty beat Jessica Pegula in straight sets in the first round at Roland-Garros in 2019 on her way to her first Grand Slam title. However, the American has improved vastly since then, soon after winning her only WTA title to date at the Washington Open on a hard surface that she finds her best level on. It is still likely not to be enough against Barty, who has been sublime so far in Melbourne. Her shock defeat to Karolina Muchova at this stage of last season’s tournament does make this match feel a bit uneasy but the Aussie should feasibly be coming through this tough opponent in straight sets.