Jessica Pegula vs Marta Kostyuk – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Jessica Pegula vs Marta Kostyuk on and what time does it start? Jessica Pegula vs Marta Kostyuk will take place on Friday 20th January, 2023 – not before 02:00 (UK)
Where is Jessica Pegula vs Marta Kostyuk taking place? Jessica Pegula vs Marta Kostyuk will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Jessica Pegula vs Marta Kostyuk being played on? Jessica Pegula vs Marta Kostyuk will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Jessica Pegula vs Marta Kostyuk? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Jessica Pegula vs Marta Kostyuk
What channel is Jessica Pegula vs Marta Kostyuk on in the UK? Jessica Pegula vs Marta Kostyuk will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Jessica Pegula vs Marta Kostyuk in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Jessica Pegula vs Marta Kostyuk live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
World number three Jessica Pegula concede just one game in her opening match at the Australian Open but she passed a significantly tougher test on Wednesday in a straight-sets victory over Aliaksandra Sasnovich. The 28-year-old has reached the quarter-finals in each of her last two appearances in Melbourne but this is the first season she comes as a genuine title contender after finishing last season a Masters champion in Guadalajara. Pegula is playing in all three draws in Melbourne and she claimed the first win of a promising campaign alongside Coco Gauff on Thursday, with her Mixed Doubles opener partnering Austin Krajicek taking place after this match.
THE PREDICTION
World number 61 Marta Kostyuk first came to the tennis world’s attentions with a run to the third round here in 2018 and she has matched that in her last two appearances after a comprehensive victory over Olivia Gadecki. The 20-year-old upset 28th seed Amanda Anisimova in the first round in impressive fashion but this would be the best win of her promising young career by far. Kostyuk has nothing to lose here and she took the first set in their previous encounter at the Cincinnati Masters last August before Pegula recovered to win. Similar fare could be on here in what should be a thriller on Friday so back Pegula to win outright.
