Anastasija Sevastova meets defending champion Jessica Pegula this afternoon in a Round of 32 match at the 2025 Canadian Open in Montreal.
Seeded No. 3, Pegula comes into the match after a straight-sets win over gritty Maria Sakkari in the second round.
Pegula has had a solid 2025, capturing titles at Charleston and the ATX Open and reaching deep into big events, outside of Grand Slams. She enters as a favorite to secure a third straight Canadian Open crown.
Sevastova advanced with a three-set win over 25th-seed Magda Linette, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 — nearly identical to her first-round scoreline. She aims for another upset this afternoon.
Sevastova-Pegula Head-to-Head
Pegula and Sevastova have faced each other twice before and are tied 1–1 in their head-to-head.
Sevastova won their only hard-court meeting in Indian Wells qualifying in 2016, while Pegula evened the score with a straight-sets win in their most recent match, on clay in Charleston in 2019.
What to Watch
Pegula’s aggressive baseline game, heavy groundstrokes, and reliable serve give her the edge on hard courts.
Sevastova, on the other hand, thrives on disruption — her variety, slice, and court craft often throw opponents off rhythm, particularly if they overhit or fade.
Prediction
Pegula in straight sets. Expect Pegula to win in straight sets, though Sevastova’s tactical game may force a few tight games early.
How to Watch Anastasija Sevastova vs. Jessica Pegula
The Sevastova–Pegula match is expected to start at around 2:05 PM Eastern on Centre Court at IGA Stadium in Montreal, after Naomi Osaka’s dominant straight-sets win over Jelena Ostapenko.
The match airs live on the Tennis Channel as part of its whip-around coverage, but your best bet is the dedicated stream for the Sevastova-Pegula match available on the Tennis Channel website here.
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Sevastova vs. Peprop
Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Expected Start Time: 2:05 PM Eastern (after Osaka-Ostapenko)
Venue: IGA Stadium, Montreal
Court: Centre Court
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website, with simulcast and dedicated match feed.