Jelena Ostapenko vs Anna Kalinskaya Preview & Prediction | 2024 Dubai Tennis Championships | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Jelena Ostapenko vs Anna Kalinskaya on and what time does it start? Jelena Ostapenko vs Anna Kalinskaya will take place on Wednesday 21st February, 2024 – not before 09:15 (UK)
Where is Jelena Ostapenko vs Anna Kalinskaya taking place? Jelena Ostapenko vs Anna Kalinskaya will take place at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in Dubai, UAE
What surface is Jelena Ostapenko vs Anna Kalinskaya being played on? Jelena Ostapenko vs Anna Kalinskaya will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Jelena Ostapenko vs Anna Kalinskaya? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Jelena Ostapenko vs Anna Kalinskaya
What channel is Jelena Ostapenko vs Anna Kalinskaya on in the UK? Jelena Ostapenko vs Anna Kalinskaya will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Jelena Ostapenko vs Anna Kalinskaya in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Jelena Ostapenko vs Anna Kalinskaya live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number nine Jelena Ostapenko has only lost to Victoria Azarenka this season, albeit three times on the spin, to maintain some of her best, most consistent form in years. The 26-year-old has already won two WTA titles in Adelaide and Linz to suggest this could be her most prolific season yet and the good news for the Latvian is that Azarenka dropped out of the running on Tuesday to leave the road clear. A straight-sets victory over Lulu Sun was solid enough on Tuesday, after a choppy comeback over Xiyu Wang, but this should be her toughest match by far against in-form Anna Kalinskaya.
25-year-old Kalinskaya will set a new career-high WTA world ranking of 34th after beating lucky loser Cristina Bucsa in straight sets today, making it four spotless wins on the spin from qualifying this weekend. The Russian reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open last month before defeat to eventual runner-up Qinwen Zheng and she beat Ostapenko in straight sets in their only previous encounter, 13 months ago in Adelaide. Ostapenko should be coming through this clash unscathed but the suitably cautious call is taking the Latvian to earn at least a set or opting for a risky three sets.
TIP: JELENA OSTAPENKO TO WIN A SET
