Tim Henman pinpoints the area of Jessica Pegula’s game that needs improvement after losing to Aryna Sabalenka in Miami
Henman Identifies Pegula’s Key Weakness After Miami Open Final Loss
Jessica Pegula fell short in her pursuit of a fourth WTA 1000 title, losing to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Miami Open final. Despite a competitive first set, the American couldn’t maintain her momentum, ultimately falling 7-5, 6-2.
Tim Henman, former ATP top-10 player, analyzed Pegula’s performance, highlighting her serve as the biggest area for improvement.
💬 Henman’s Verdict:
“If you have ten service games and only hold three times, it’s almost impossible to win a final like this.”
Pegula’s Serving Struggles in the Final:
| Player | Aces | Double Faults | 1st Serve Win % | 2nd Serve Win % | Service Games Won | Service Points Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Pegula | 1 | 3 | 49% | 29% | 3 | 27% |
| Iga Swiatek | 3 | 1 | 58% | 57% | 6 | 37% |
With seven service breaks against her, Pegula struggled to match Sabalenka’s power.
Recent Final Losses to Sabalenka
🏆 2025 Miami Open – Lost 7-5, 6-2
🏆 2024 US Open – Lost 7-5, 7-5
🏆 2024 Cincinnati Open – Lost 6-3, 7-5
Henman believes Pegula’s continued battles against Sabalenka will serve as motivation:
“She knows Sabalenka is the benchmark, and that will push her to improve.”
Pegula’s WTA 1000 Titles
✅ 2024 Canadian Open Final – Def. Amanda Anisimova (WTA #17)
✅ 2023 Canadian Open Final – Def. Liudmila Samsonova (WTA #21)
✅ 2022 Guadalajara Open Final – Def. Maria Sakkari (WTA #51)
While Pegula has proven her ability to win big tournaments, she has yet to defeat a top-10 opponent in a final.
What’s Next for Pegula?
Pegula is expected to return at the Madrid Open on April 22, looking to refine her game and break through against the best on tour.
