Elena Rybakina vs Jelena Ostapenko – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Western & Southern Open
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THE FACTS
When is Elena Rybakina vs Jelena Ostapenko on and what time does it start? Elena Rybakina vs Jelena Ostapenko will take place on Wednesday 16th August, 2023 – not before 22:00 (UK)
Where is Elena Rybakina vs Jelena Ostapenko taking place? Elena Rybakina vs Jelena Ostapenko will take place at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Ohio, USA
What surface is Elena Rybakina vs Jelena Ostapenko being played on? Elena Rybakina vs Jelena Ostapenko will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Elena Rybakina vs Jelena Ostapenko? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elena Rybakina vs Jelena Ostapenko
What channel is Elena Rybakina vs Jelena Ostapenko on in the UK? Elena Rybakina vs Jelena Ostapenko will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Elena Rybakina vs Jelena Ostapenko in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Elena Rybakina vs Jelena Ostapenko live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
World number four Elena Rybakina was celebrated for being outspoken in her frustrations with being forced to finish her quarter-final against Daria Kasatkina at 3AM at the Canada Masters last week. The Kazakh lost from a set up to eventual runner-up Liudmila Samsonova in the semi-finals the following day , where Samsonova was then forced to play the final exhausted just hours later. Rybakina will be determined to find an extra gear this week after labouring through most of wins last week but this is a very tough opening draw against former world number five Jelena Ostapenko, who came back from a set down to beat Karolina Pliskova. The Latvian won the Birmingham Classic on grass back in June but she has struggled to impose herself fully on tour since, although her first round result may boost confidence on her least effective surface. Rybakina has beaten Ostapenko twice this season to level their head-to-head at 2-2, though, to look the reasonable favourite. Take the Kazakh to win outright, with three of her four matches last week needing deciders.
