Clay Court Clash Between Jessica Pegula and Ekaterina Alexandrova at the 2025 Stuttgart Open
The world number 3, Jessica Pegula, will be facing Ekaterina Alexandrova at the 2025 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix (Stuttgart Open) quarterfinals. According to reporting from The Playoffs News, the American, who received a first round bye, defeated Magdalena Frech in straight sets in the round of 16. Meanwhile Alexandrova, ranked 22nd in the world, is yet to drop a set at the Stuttgart Open and is coming off a stunning straight sets win over Mirra Andreeva.
Alexandrova won her first WTA 500 title at the Linz Open earlier this year, as reported by The Playoffs News. She also reached the semi-finals of the Qatar Ladies Open, defeating world number 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Emma Raducanu and Jessica Pegula along the way. She lost a closely fought 3-set battle to Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals of the Charleston Open.
Pegula, on the other hand, is putting on a good show, surpassing the 2024 French Open champion Coco Gauff and reaching her career-high No. 3 ranking, which she first attained in October 2022. As The Playoffs News revealed, Pegula has been in great form, with six consecutive wins, and will face Alexandrova on Saturday.
Jessica Pegula vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova Head-to-Head Record
Pegula and Alexandrova have faced each other 4 times yet in their career. Both of them have a 50% winning percentage in head-to-head records, with both of them winning twice against each other.
| Year | Event | Round | Winner | Score |
| — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Charleston | Semifinal | Jessica Pegula | 6–2, 2–6, 7–5 |
| 2025 | Doha | Quarterfinals | Ekaterina Alexandrova | 4–6, 6–1, 6–1 |
| 2024 | Miami | Quarterfinals | Ekaterina Alexandrova | 3–6, 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2021 | Rome | Round of 16 | Jessica Pegula | 6–2, 6–4 |
According to The Playoffs News, although Alexandrova’s straight-set victories at the Grand Prix cannot be disregarded, Pegula will be into the match with a lot of confidence following her victory at the Charleston Open. However, this season, the Russian also won against Pegula in the 2025 Doha Quarterfinals.
Jessica Pegula vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova Comparison
In terms of straightforward comparison, Pegula has eight career WTA singles and seven WTA doubles wins, whereas Alexandrova has five and one in singles and doubles respectively. The American, who turned professional in 2009, has already won two titles and 25 of 31 matches this season, compared to the Russian’s one title and 12 of 20 matches.
| | Jessica Pegula | Ekaterina Alexandrova |
| — | — | — |
| WTA Ranking | 3 | 22 |
| Career W-L | 459-254 | 431-271 |
| YTD W-L | 25-6 | 12-8 |
| Career Titles | 8 | 5 |
| Grand Slams | 0 | 0 |
| YTD Titles | 2 | 1 |
As reported by The Playoffs News, Jessica Pegula and Ekaterina Alexandrova will meet for the fifth time, with their head-to-head tied at 2-2. Pegula narrowly beat Alexandrova in Charleston enroute to the title, while the Russian has since gone 5–1, including a statement win over Mirra Andreeva.
Jessica Pegula vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova Prediction
Both players are in great form, but Pegula’s dominance on clay and recent hot streak gives her a slight edge in what is expected to be a close match.
Prediction: Jessica Pegula to win in straight sets.
Jessica Pegula vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova 2025 Stuttgart Open Betting Odds
Jessica Pegula win: 4/7
Ekaterina Alexandrova win: 7/5
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