Wed Jabeur vs Jelena Ostapenko Preview, Head-to-head, prediction and choice

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FIXTUR: Wed jabeur vs jelena ostapenko

Date: February 4, 2024

Tournament: Abu Dhabi Open 2024

Round: Round of 32

Venue: Zayed Sports City International Tennis Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Category: WTA 500

Surface: Hard (outdoors)

Prize money: $ 922,573

Live Telecast: USA – Tennis Channel | UK – SKY SPORTS | Canada – TVA | Australia – Bein Sports |

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Wed Jabeur vs Jelena Ostapenko Preview

Former World No. 2 Wed Jabeur will take on Jelena Ostapenko in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open.

Jabeur had a mediocre season last year and reached the quarterfinals of Madrid, Paris and Nottingham. She also reached the third round of the Wimbledon championship, where she lost against Elina Svitolina in straight sets.

The Tunisian comes into Abu Dhabi on the back of a quarter -final performance in Brisbane and a third round in Melbourne. Despite a resilient effort against Emma Navarro, the American Her Outfoxed in three sets, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.

Jelena Ostapenko meanwhile caught titles in Adelaide International and Linz Open last year. She also reached the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon championships, losing against Barbora Krejcikova in a close meeting.

The Lativian enters Abu Dhabi on the back of a disappointing output from the first round of Melbourne. She was removed by Belinda Bencic in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6 (6). Ostapenko will be eager to get back to winning ways in Abu Dhabi.

Wed Jabeur Vs Jelena Ostapenko Head-to-Head

Jabeur leads head-to-head towards Ostapenko 3-2. She won their recent meeting at Madrid Open 2024.

Wed jabeur vs jelena ostapenko odds

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Wed jabeur vs jelena ostapenko prediction

Ons Jabeur struggled to make an influence last year after successive major final appearances in 2022 and 2023. The Tunisian still possesses the skill set to challenge the best players on tour, but will have to keep a check on her fitness levels. She has a versatile all-round game and amazing expectations skills on the field.

On the contrary, Jelena Ostapenko secured a runner-up finish in the women’s double competition from the Australian Open with Hsieh Su-Wei. The Lativian will have to emulate the same shape in singles to start her season in 2025. She likes to work from baseline and is known for her heavy basic stream from both wings.

Jabeur looks determined to make it count this year according to promising results so far. The Tunisian is facing a difficult opponent in Ostapenko who has beaten her in the past. Despite a strict challenge in the first round, Jabeur should be able to pick up the victory and stay alive in Abu Dhabi.

Pick: Jabeur wins in three sets.