Jessica Pegula vs Magda Linette – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Miami Open
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THE FACTS
When is Jessica Pegula vs Magda Linette on and what time does it start? Jessica Pegula vs Magda Linette will take place on Monday 27th March, 2023 – not before TBC (UK)
Where is Jessica Pegula vs Magda Linette taking place? Jessica Pegula vs Magda Linette will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
What surface is Jessica Pegula vs Magda Linette being played on? Jessica Pegula vs Magda Linette will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Jessica Pegula vs Magda Linette? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Jessica Pegula vs Magda Linette
What channel is Jessica Pegula vs Magda Linette on in the UK? Jessica Pegula vs Magda Linette will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Jessica Pegula vs Magda Linette in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Jessica Pegula vs Magda Linette live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
World number three Jessica Pegula raced to the first set against compatriot Danielle Collins on Saturday before a tighter second set eventually fell her way with a statement 7-0 tiebreak. The 29-year-old should be targeting nothing less than the Miami Open title here after seeing so many seeds fall from the draw, particularly as the conditions are not dissimilar from the Guadalajara Masters where she won her first WTA 1000 title late last season. Pegula also won her first WTA title in humidity at the renowned sweat-box that is the Citi Open in Washington back in 2019 and she will be backed to the hilt here by home crowds in a first meeting with Magda Linette. 31-year-old Linette produced a stunning run to the semi-finals of the Australian Open back in January before defeat to eventual runner-up Aryna Sabalenka but she had struggled under the pressure of suddenly being seeded so highly at tournaments since.
The Pole is up to a career-high WTA world ranking of 19th in the form of her life and she proved herself capable once again on Saturday with a brilliant three-set victory over three-time former champion Victoria Azarenka. Linette should not be underestimated here but Pegula can be backed to edge through the outright winner, probably in three sets.
