Jelena Ostapenko vs Alexandra Eala Preview & Prediction | 2026 Upper Austria Ladies Linz | Round of 16

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Jelena Ostapenko meets Alexandra Eala in the round of 16 at the 2026 Upper Austria Ladies Linz WTA 500 event.

Ranking points: WTA 500

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Venue: Design Center Linz, Linz, Austria

Surface: Indoor clay

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

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Jelena Ostapenko vs Alexandra Eala prediction

Former champion Jelena Ostapenko will hope for a case of third time lucky against Alexandra Eala.

The 2024 winner has lost both of her previous encounters with the Filipina, who set up their first tussle on clay courtesy of a 6-4 6-3 triumph over Austria’s Julia Grabher. 

World number 46, Eala is yet to make her mark on the dirt while Ostapenko has form here and is obviously a former French Open champion too. 

Eala could look to get into Jelena’s mind and use that head-to-head to her advantage, but given her lack of a back catalogue on this surface, there’s a stronger pull to back the Latvian fourth seed to snare that maiden win at Alexandra's expense. 

Jelena Ostapenko vs Alexandra Eala tip: Jelena Ostapenko to win