Elina Avanesyan vs Alina Charaeva Preview & Prediction | 2026 SP Open (Sao Paulo Open) | Round of 16

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Elina Avanesyan meets Alina Charaeva in the round of 16 at the 2026 SP Open at Parque Villa-Lobos in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 17 September 2026 at 5:00 pm

Venue: Parque Villa-Lobos, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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

Elina Avanesyan vs Alina Charaeva prediction

Elina Avanesyan will be eyeing some revenge when she meets Alina Charaeva for a second time.

The Armenian pair faced-off on clay in a Challenger in Antalya back in March with Charaeva claiming a 6-4 6-1 win.

Alina is ranked 22 places better off on the WTA ladder too, but with national bragging rights on the line, that can sometimes be a red herring.

Both players have similar records overall in 2026 and Avanesyan looked the sharper in the opening round.

Elina could well be in line to clinch the mini upset here, although that maiden meeting was routine, so it could be one to be careful with. 

Elina Avanesyan vs Alina Charaeva tip: Over 20.5 games