Jessica Pegula vs Anna Kalinskaya preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds, and betting tips | Brisbane International 2026

Match Details

Fixture: (4) Jessica Pegula vs Anna Kalinskaya

Date: January 7, 2026

Tournament: Brisbane International 2026

Round: Second Round

Category: Brisbane International Qualifiers

Venue: Queensland Tennis Centre

Surface: Hard

Prize Money: $1,206,446

Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN

Jessica Pegula vs Anna Kalinskaya preview

Pegula at the 2025 Miami Invitational - Source: Getty

Jessica Pegula will take on Anna Kalinskaya in the second round of the Brisbane International.

Pegula is among the top-ten players on tour. Apart from title-winning runs in Austin, Charleston, and Bad Homburg, she also secured runner-up finishes in Adelaide, Miami, and Wuhan. She also reached the semifinals of the US Open, but lost to Aryna Sabalenka in three-sets.

The American will enter the Brisbane International after a semifinal exit in the WTA Finals. She defeated Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini in the initial few rounds, but lost to Elena Rybakina in the semifinal. The Kazakh defeated her in three sets, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Kalinskaya at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open - Day 5 - Source: Getty

Meanwhile, Anna Kalinskaya has had a propitious season in 2025. Apart from a runner-up finish in Washington, she reached the semifinals in Singapore and the quarterfinals in Cincinnati. Despite a spirited performance against Iga Swiatek, the Pole defeated her at the Cincinnati Open last year.

Kalinskaya started her campaign in Brisbane by cruising past Tereza Valentova 6-4, 6-4. She won 66% of her first serve points and saved five break points in the last round. The Russian will be eager to make a deep run in Brisbane.

Jessica Pegula vs Anna Kalinskaya head-to-head

Pegula leads the head-to-head against Kalinskaya 3-1. However, Kalinskaya won their most recent encounter in the 2025 Strasbourg International.

Jessica Pegula vs Anna Kalinskaya odds

Player Name	Moneyline	Handicap Bets	Total Games
Jessica Pegula	-211	-3.5 (-120)	Under 21.5 (-120)
Anna Kalinskaya	+188	+3.5 (+102)	Over 21.5 (+100)

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Jessica Pegula vs Anna Kalinskaya prediction

Pegula at the 2025 Miami Invitational - Source: Getty

Pegula has a great record on hard courts. She's come close to winning her first Major on a couple of occasions, but needs a bit of extra firepower to make her mark. The American can find a winner from anywhere on the court and has a solid all-around game off both wings.

Meanwhile, Kalinskaya is known for her resilience on the main tour. She's still chasing her first WTA title and has lost three finals in the last two years. The Russian has the composure to win big matches, but needs to back it up consistently at the highest level.

Considering their playing styles and results in the last few months, Pegula will be a slight favorite to come out on top. The American will also have revenge on her mind after losing to Kalinskaya on clay last year. She should be able to use her accuracy and begin with a win in Brisbane.

Pick: Pegula to win in three sets.

Jessica Pegula vs Anna Kalinskaya betting tips

Tip 1: Match to have more than 20 games

Tip 2: Pegula to save five break points