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Jessica Pegula vs. Zeynep Sonmez prediction, odds, picks for WTA Italian Open 2026
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Get Pegula vs Sonmez predictions for WTA Italian Open.
Jessica Pegula and Zeynep Sonmez will lock horns in the round of 64 of the WTA Italian Open event on Thursday.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced tennis model predicts Jessica Pegula as the most likely winner of the Pegula vs. Sonmez match.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's match, including best bets and picks.
Pegula vs. Sonmez prediction: Who will win and advance to the round of 32?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's Pegula-Sonmez women's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Pegula a 79% chance of beating Sonmez at the WTA Italian Open tournament.
Additionally, Pegula has a 74% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Sonmez (+5.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the over 19.5 games has a 56% chance of hitting, according to our model.
Jessica Pegula vs. Zeynep Sonmez odds
We have researched the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pegula | Sonmez |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -455 | +371 |
| First Set | -400 | +300 |
| Game Spread | -5.5 (-102) | +5.5 (-132) |
| Total Games | o19.5 (-105) | u19.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pegula vs. Sonmez picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Sonmez | +371 |
| First Set | Sonmez | -105 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is over 19.5 total games.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Pegula vs. Sonmez updates and essential details
The WTA Italian Open match between Jessica Pegula and Zeynep Sonmez is scheduled to commence on Thursday at 4:00 AM ET.
- Who: Jessica Pegula vs. Zeynep Sonmez
- Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Approx. Time: 4:00 AM ET/1:00AM PT
- Tournament: WTA Rome, Italy Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 64
All dates and times in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
We predict Jessica Pegula, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat Zeynep Sonmez at the WTA Italian Open tournament.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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