Oleksandra Oliynykova vs Mary Stoiana Preview & Prediction | 2026 Japan Women’s Open | First Round

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Oleksandra Oliynykova meets Mary Stoiana in the first round at the 2026 Japan Women’s Open at the Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka, Japan.

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 20 October 2026 at 3:00 am

Venue: Utsubo Tennis Center, Osaka, 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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Oleksandra Oliynykova vs Mary Stoiana prediction

Oleksandra Oliynykova remains vulnerable on hardcourts.

The Ukrainian clay-specialist has struggled for consistency since the summer, failing to notch back-to-back wins on hard.

That will not have unnoticed by American youngster, Mary Stoiana, who recently reached the quarter-finals in Sao Paulo and very much enjoys the surface.

Stoiana sits outside the top 100, so this is one where Oleksandra will be favourite given her rank and stronger pedigree, but the punt on the underdog is viable and worth it given the potential pay-out.   

Oleksandra Oliynykova vs Mary Stoiana tip: Mary Stoiana to win