Tatjana Maria vs Jelena Ostapenko – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Wimbledon Championships
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THE FACTS
When is Tatjana Maria vs Jelena Ostapenko on and what time does it start? Tatjana Maria vs Jelena Ostapenko will take place on Sunday 3rd July, 2022 – not before 13:00 (UK)
Where is Tatjana Maria vs Jelena Ostapenko taking place? Tatjana Maria vs Jelena Ostapenko will take place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England
What surface is Tatjana Maria vs Jelena Ostapenko being played on? Tatjana Maria vs Jelena Ostapenko will take place on an outdoor grass court
Where can I get tickets for Tatjana Maria vs Jelena Ostapenko? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Tatjana Maria vs Jelena Ostapenko
What channel is Tatjana Maria vs Jelena Ostapenko on in the UK? Tatjana Maria vs Jelena Ostapenko will be televised live on BBC platforms
Where can I stream Tatjana Maria vs Jelena Ostapenko in the UK? Tatjana Maria vs Jelena Ostapenko can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
THE LOWDOWN
TATJANA MARIA
World number 103 Tatjana Maria grabbed one of the results of her career at 34 years old, stunning the fifth seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets. The German is through to the round of 16 at a Grand Slam for the first time out of nowhere, although she won the second WTA title of her career earlier this season at the Bogota Open. Her first title came on grass at the Mallorca Open in 2018.
JELENA OSTAPENKO
12th-seed Jelena Ostapenko is playing a huge amount of tennis at Wimbledon this fortnight with stock in the Singles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. The 25-year-old came back from a set down to beat Irina-Camelia Begu on Friday, reaching the round of 16 at a Grand Slam for the first time since a semi-final exit here in 2018 – one year on from winning her Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros at barely 20 years old. Ostapenko won the fifth WTA title of her career at the Dubai Tennis Championships back in February and she finished runner-up to Petra Kvitova at last week’s Eastbourne International.
THE PREDICTION
34-year-old Tatjana Maria must not be underestimated after stunning the fifth seed Maria Sakkari on Friday but, in fairness, Sakkari has form for losing matches she looks the solid favourite to win. An in-form Jelena Ostapenko may be a similar weight of ball for Tatjana Maria to combat but the Latvian’s ability to consistently paint the lines right now is what looks set to take her not just through this first meeting with the German but beyond as a genuine title-contender. Ostapenko was the last player to beat Iga Swiatek on tour and she looks in even better condition than that run in Dubai. Back the 12th seed to win outright here.
