Elena Rybakina vs Yulia Putintseva Preview & Prediction | 2026 Pan Pacific Open | Round of 16

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Elena Rybakina faces Yulia Putintseva in the round of 16 at the 2026 Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan.

Ranking points: WTA 500

Start date/time: 29 October 2026 at 2:00 am

Venue: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Elena Rybakina vs Yulia Putintseva prediction

Elena Rybakina will aim to continue her imperious run after retaining her title in Ningbo last time out.

The world number one will take on Yulia Putintseva for a fifth time after her fellow Kazakhstani claimed a fine 6-4 3-6 6-1 victory over Maria Sakkari. 

Interestingly, world number 67, Putintseva won the first two meetings in this head-to-head which currently stands at 2-2.

However, Elena has triumphed in the most recent two, including a 6-3 6-3 success on the hardcourts of Miami earlier this year.

Bragging rights come into the mix here and how much Rybakina has in the tank after a quick turnaround from Ningbo.

The top seed’s first strike style means she probably isn’t too fatigued and if the first serve lands, she should get this done in two as well.

Elena Rybakina vs Yulia Putintseva tip: Elena Rybakina to win 2-0