Miami Open Semifinals : Alex Eala vs Jessica Pegula

Game Info: March 27, 2025

Alexandra Eala’s further advance at the Miami Open faces its biggest hurdle yet in an encounter against world number 4 Jessica Pegula-their first-ever match. We just saw Eala upset Iga Świątek quite astonishingly in the last round; she hopes to keep that momentum against the more experienced American. Pegula’s consistency against Eala’s fearless shot-making promises to create a thrilling contrast of experience and rising talent in that semifinal.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Pegula 1.27 , Eala 3.83

Spread: Pegula -5 , Eala +5

Over/Under: 20

Player Achievements and Career Highlights

Alex Eala

Grand Slam Success: Victorious in the 2022 US Open Girls’ Singles event-first Filipino to clinch a junior Grand Slam singles title.

Professional Titles: Several ITF titles won while successfully clambering up the WTA title ladder

Junior Career: Once the world no. 2 in the junior rankings and a great performer in doubles, even at Grand Slam events.

National Representation: The Philippines in the Billie Jean King Cup and also in the SEA Games, with wins in gold medals in regional competitions.

Academy Training: Rafael Nadal Academy graduate

Jessica Pegula

Grand Slam Best Results: Australian Open Quarterfinalist (2021, 2022, 2023), French Open Quarterfinalist (2022), and US Open Quarterfinalist (2022)

Professional Titles: In her impressive career, she has secured five titles, two of which are WTA 1000 victories: the Guadalajara Open and the Canadian Open.

Doubles Career: In 2023, she achieved the top rank in the world in doubles, capturing WTA 1000 doubles titles with partner Coco Gauff.

National Representation: United Cup champion (2023), Billie Jean King Cup participant

Head-to-Head Matchup

Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala have never faced each other in any encounter of a professional tennis match but will be contesting not before the semifinals of the opportunity that presents itself during the Miami Open 2025.Eala has added her third win against a Grand Slam champion in the event by beating world number two, Iga Świątek, 6-2, 7-5. Pegula scraped through a tough match against Emma Raducanu, clinching a hard-fought victory of 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2. And now this match is being held in the semifinal, so it is guaranteed that they will have their first encounter through their professional circuit. 

Current Rankings

Jessica Pegula is holding firm at her strong World No.4 ranking, while Alexandra Eala’s latest rise is going to catapult her into the Top 100 following her impressive run at the 2025 Miami Open with key victories against Madison Keys and Iga Świątek. Live rankings now project her at No. 75, a far cry from her No. 140 spot.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

Jessica Pegula will win and cover the spread with the total going over 20.

Despite Pegula’s superior experience and ranking making her the logical moneyline choice, Eala’s recent surge in form makes her a formidable candidate to beat the spread.

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