Jessica Pegula vs Jelena Ostapenko Preview & Prediction | 2023 China Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
When is Jessica Pegula vs Jelena Ostapenko on and what time does it start? Jessica Pegula vs Jelena Ostapenko will take place on Wednesday 4th October, 2023 – not before 05:00 (UK)
Where is Jessica Pegula vs Jelena Ostapenko taking place? Jessica Pegula vs Jelena Ostapenko will take place at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, USA
What surface is Jessica Pegula vs Jelena Ostapenko being played on? Jessica Pegula vs Jelena Ostapenko will take place on an outdoor hard court
What channel is Jessica Pegula vs Jelena Ostapenko on in the UK? Jessica Pegula vs Jelena Ostapenko will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Jessica Pegula vs Jelena Ostapenko in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Jessica Pegula vs Jelena Ostapenko live on the Prime Video app
THE PREDICTION
World number four Jessica Pegula came back from a set down to beat Anna Blinkova in a choppy start to her China Open campaign, although she ultimately came through comfortably after going a tiebreak down. The 29-year-old finished runner-up to Veronika Kudermetova at the Tokyo Open on Sunday after a strong week but she is still a little off the pace that saw her claim a second Masters title in Montreal back in August. World number 17 Jelena Ostapenko came back from a set down to beat Eva Lys on Sunday before enjoying an extra day’s rest when Linda Noskova was forced to withdraw from their second round fixture. The 26-year-old has seen an inordinate amount of three-set matches in recent months and it would not be a surprise to see another here after Pegula shaved their match at the Qatar Open in three sets back in February. Pegula looks the favourite to come through, making backing the American to take at least a set the sensible call, but you could consider a one off on this match to need a decider.
