Jelena Ostapenko vs Ons Jabeur Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | 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 Ons Jabeur on and what time does it start? Jelena Ostapenko vs Ons Jabeur will take place on Monday 29th April, 2023 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Jelena Ostapenko vs Ons Jabeur taking place? Jelena Ostapenko vs Ons Jabeur will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Jelena Ostapenko vs Ons Jabeur being played on? Jelena Ostapenko vs Ons Jabeur will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Jelena Ostapenko vs Ons Jabeur? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Jelena Ostapenko vs Ons Jabeur
What channel is Jelena Ostapenko vs Ons Jabeur on in the UK? Jelena Ostapenko vs Ons Jabeur will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Jelena Ostapenko vs Ons Jabeur in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Jelena Ostapenko vs Ons Jabeur live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number nine Ons Jabeur takes on number 10 Jelena Ostapenko for what should be a thrilling clash on Monday. 2022 Madrid Open champion Jabeur overcame Leylah Fernandez in three tight sets on Saturday to claim back-to-back wins for the first time since picking up her fifth WTA title at the Ningbo Open back in September, suggesting she is finally over the worst of the fitness struggles that have plagued 2024 so far.
26-year-old Ostapenko has enjoyed a much easier route to the round of 16, beating qualifiers Jessica Bouzas Maneiro and Maria Carle in straight sets each, but she has also struggled for consistency in recent weeks – winning just six times since picking up her second WTA title of the season at the Linz Open in early February. The pair have faced each other once on each surface to see Jabeur lead 2-1 after claiming their clay encounter in three sets in Stuttgart last spring but Ostapenko has improved significantly since then whilst the Tunisian has laboured. Back Ostapenko to earn at least a set, given Jabeur’s two matches have gone to three so far in Madrid, to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: JELENA OSTAPENKO TO WIN A SET
