Jelena Ostapenko vs Laura Siegemund Preview & Prediction | 2025 Italian Open | Third Round

Jelena Ostapenko will battle Laura Siegemund in the third round in Rome.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time: Saturday 10th May, 2025: UK – not before 10am / US ET – not before 5am / US PT – not before 2am
Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel
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Jelena Ostapenko vs Laura Siegemund prediction
Jelena Ostapenko’s Rome rollercoaster began in typically streaky fashion as she roared back to beat Rebecca Sramkova 1-6 6-4 6-3.
The Latvian is a huge threat in any draw once she’s got her Mojo flowing and she appeared to find it just in time to avoid an early exit in the Eternal City.
Indeed, former French Open winner Ostapenko’s confidence is high at present following her title in Stuttgart and she should have too much firepower for lucky loser Laura Siegemund in the third round.
The veteran German took down Lucia Bronzetti in straight sets after being handed a lifeline following defeat in qualifying, but Ostapenko’s attacking strength is likely to mean her reprieve in the main draw is short-lived.
The players have met once before with Ostapenko winning in straight sets in Miami last year and the 17th seed should prevail again if she keeps the unforced errors under control.
Jelena Ostapenko vs Laura Siegemundtip: Jelena Ostapenko to win