Paula Badosa vs Jelena Ostapenko Preview & Prediction | 2026 Qatar Open | First Round
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Paula Badosa meets Jelena Ostapenko in Qatar.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar
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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Paula Badosa vs Jelena Ostapenko prediction
Jelena Ostapenko is in desperate need of one of her famous winning streaks as she defends a whole host of points in Qatar.
The 2025 runner-up is struggling for form and victories and has not really shown any sort of consistency since the clay swing.
It leaves the Latvian vulnerable but she comes up against an opponent who is equally unpredictable at present.
Former world number two Paula Badosa played just three matches after Wimbledon last year and has not found any rhythm this season, dropping down the rankings to 65 in the world.
It suggests a big opportunity for both players here and Ostapenko is more likely to ignite out of the blue, but it’s also one that can be called wrong all-too-easily, so it may be best to swerve this one.
Paula Badosa vs Jelena Ostapenko tip: No bet.
