Sofia Costoulas vs Whitney Osuigwe Preview & Prediction | 2026 Auckland Open (ASB Classic) | First Round
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The first-round of the Auckland Open sees Sofia Costoulas play Whitney Osuigwe.
Ranking points: WTA 250
Start date/time:
Venue: ASB Tennis Center, Auckland, New Zealand
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel
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Sofia Costoulas vs Whitney Osuigwe prediction
Sofia Costoulas begins her 2026 campaign ranked 163 in the world, having achieved a high of 149 in November. She qualified for the tournament after wins over Elyse Tse and Veronika Erjavec. She picked up some success at lower-level tournaments in 2025, winning titles in Helsinki and Calvi, along with getting through to two other finals.
Her first-round opponent is Whtiney Osuigwe. She is ranked only a few places above Costoulas in the world rankings. Osuigwe also comes into the main draw as a qualifier, having beaten Louisa Chirico and Darja Semenistaja. She also won two titles at the lower-level last season and picked up a main draw victory on the WTA Tour in Sao Paolo, though her ranking has dwindled for several years now. Her highest ranking is 105, but that was all the way back in 2019.
There is little to separate the pair and there’s a strong possibility that this match goes the distance.
Sofia Costoulas vs Whitney Osuigwe tip: Both players to win a set
