Jessica Pegula vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto: WTA Charleston Day 4 Predictions

Day 4 at the Credit One Charleston Open delivers the round of 16. Filmogaz.com offers concise picks and analysis. Our WTA Charleston Day 4 predictions focus on several high-profile clashes, including Jessica Pegula and Elisabetta Cocciaretto.

Key matches to watch

Peyton Stearns vs McCartney Kessler

This is their first professional meeting. Stearns edged past Ashlyn Krueger in a tight two-setter to reach this stage.

Kessler beat Janice Tjen and notched consecutive main-draw clay wins for the first time. Expect Stearns to use her greater clay experience.

Prediction: Stearns in 3.

Diana Shnaider vs Leylah Fernandez

The head-to-head sits at 2-2 between these two. Shnaider has struggled to find form since the Australian Open.

She was broken six times in her second-round match and won only 49% of first-serve points. Fernandez moved through her match comfortably, but she has lost twice to Shnaider before.

Prediction: Shnaider in 3.

Belinda Bencic vs Sara Bejlek

Bencic is seeded third and survived a tough opening test to beat Dayana Yastremska. The Swiss tends to raise her level at this event.

Bejlek surrendered just two games in round two and shows solid defense. Still, Bencic’s experience and past success give her the edge.

Prediction: Bencic in 2.

Jessica Pegula vs Elisabetta Cocciaretto

Top seed Jessica Pegula recovered from a set down to defeat Yulia Putintseva. That win extended her streak to a sixth consecutive appearance in Charleston’s round of 16.

Pegula has lost only four matches this season, three to Elena Rybakina. Cocciaretto will pose challenges, but Pegula’s form and consistency make her the favorite.

Prediction: Pegula in 3.

If the predictions hold, the quarterfinal field will include Stearns, Shnaider, Bencic, and Pegula. Expect competitive matches as the tournament progresses.