Jelena Ostapenko vs Katarina Zavatska – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Dubai Tennis Championships

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THE FACTS
When is Jelena Ostapenko vs Katarina Zavatska on and what time does it start? Jelena Ostapenko vs Katarina Zavatska will take place on Monday 20th February, 2023 – not before 15:00 (UK)
Where is Jelena Ostapenko vs Katarina Zavatska taking place? Jelena Ostapenko vs Katarina Zavatska will take place at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in Dubai, UAE
What surface is Jelena Ostapenko vs Katarina Zavatska being played on? Jelena Ostapenko vs Katarina Zavatska will take place on an outdoor hard court
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What channel is Jelena Ostapenko vs Katarina Zavatska on in the UK? Jelena Ostapenko vs Katarina Zavatska will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Jelena Ostapenko vs Katarina Zavatska in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Jelena Ostapenko vs Katarina Zavatska live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
This looks an interesting first round clash between world number 14 Jelena Ostapenko and qualifier Katarina Zavatska, with the world number 277 leading 1-0 in their head-to-head record from a meeting at the Tashkent Open in 2019. The 23-year-old is making her first tour-level appearance since the Swedish Open last summer but she has not been awarded a kind draw here despite her eye-catching record over the Latvian. 25-year-old Ostapenko beat Madison keys in straight sets last week in Doha before a tight three set defeat to eventual runner-up Jessica Pegula and she made the quarter-finals at the Australian Open last month. Ostapenko’s haphazard game always leaves chances for opponents and it would not be a surprise to see Zavatska, who once came close to breaking the top 100, snatch a set here. Back Ostapenko to come through the winner outright or risk the straight sets option outside of an accumulator.