Jessica Pegula overcomes Alexandra Eala in Miami Open 2025 semifinals

Posted By on March 28, 2025

The WTA Miami Open 2025 semifinal saw Jessica Pegula battle past Alexandra Eala in a tight contest. Pegula’s experience and aggressive baseline play proved decisive as she claimed victory in three sets: 7-6, 5-7, 6-3.

Pegula Praises Eala’s Performance

After the match, Pegula acknowledged Eala’s impressive level of play and competitive spirit:

“She’s really good. Really good tennis player. Goes for her shots, takes the ball early. Being a lefty is always tricky. Competes really well. Obviously she’s beaten a lot of top players this week. I don’t think she really needs me to tell her that she’s a great player. She definitely proved that tonight. She was really tough.” – Jessica Pegula on Alexandra Eala

Eala, despite the loss, continued to show why she’s one of the brightest young stars in women’s tennis.

Pegula’s strong service game and experience helped her edge past Eala in a thrilling semifinal battle. [photo credit: WTA]
Pegula’s strong service game and experience helped her edge past Eala in a thrilling semifinal battle. [photo credit: WTA]

Match Stats & Key Takeaways

Pegula’s superior service game and clutch play under pressure helped her overcome Eala’s resilience. Below are some key match statistics:

  • Total Service Points Won: Pegula 62.3% | Eala 56.9%

  • Total Return Points Won: Pegula 43.1% | Eala 37.7%

  • Total Points Won: Pegula 52.9% | Eala 47.1%

  • Aces: Pegula 6 | Eala 2

  • Break Points Converted: Pegula 71.4% | Eala 41.7%

Eala showed flashes of brilliance, especially in the second set, but Pegula’s consistency on key points gave her the edge.

Betting Analysis & Takeaways

Pegula entered as the favorite with a 1.275 moneyline, while Eala had 3.7 odds as the underdog. The match followed expectations with Pegula winning but proved to be more competitive than predicted.

Best Bets Recap

  • Pegula -4.5 (1.79) – Pegula covered the spread after a strong third set.

  • Under 20.5 Games (1.94) – This bet did not hit, as the match extended beyond two sets.

What’s Next?

Pegula advances to the Miami Open 2025 finals, where she’ll face another top contender. Meanwhile, Eala’s deep run cements her as a rising force in women’s tennis.

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