Qinwen Zheng vs Jelena Ostapenko – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Abu Dhabi Open

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THE FACTS
When is Qinwen Zheng vs Jelena Ostapenko on and what time does it start? Qinwen Zheng vs Jelena Ostapenko will take place on Wednesday 8th February, 2023 – not before 11:00 (UK)
Where is Qinwen Zheng vs Jelena Ostapenko taking place? Qinwen Zheng vs Jelena Ostapenko will take place at the Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE
What surface is Qinwen Zheng vs Jelena Ostapenko being played on? Qinwen Zheng vs Jelena Ostapenko will take place on an outdoor hard court
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What channel is Qinwen Zheng vs Jelena Ostapenko on in the UK? Qinwen Zheng vs Jelena Ostapenko will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Qinwen Zheng vs Jelena Ostapenko in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Qinwen Zheng vs Jelena Ostapenko live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
World number 12 Jelena Ostapenko enjoyed a return to the level of tennis she can be satisfied with at the Australian Open, reaching the quarter-finals with victory over Coco Gauff before defeat to eventual runner-up Elena Rybakina. The 25-year-old overcame Danielle Collins in three sets on Monday for an impressive start to her Abu Dhabi Open campaign but she will face a totally different prospect in rising star Qinwen Zheng up next. The 20-year-old beat Rebecca Marino in straight sets on Tuesday in an altogether more comfortable opener but it remains to be seen how close she is to her career-best form late last season after a stop-start beginning to 2023. The Chinese star should be targeting a break into the top 20 this season based on her brilliant breakthrough last year but Ostapenko is in a strong enough place to side with, tentatively, here. Back the Latvian to win outright, or take the cautious at least a set option given Qinwen Zheng claimed their first meeting in three sets last August.