WTA China Open 2023: Jessica Pegula vs. Jelena Ostapenko Live Stream, Match Timings, Prediction, and Preview

Jessica Pegula and Jelena Ostapenko set to battle out in the Round of 16 at the China Open.

WTA China Open 2023: Jessica Pegula vs. Jelena Ostapenko Live Stream, Match Timings, Prediction, and Preview

Jessica Pegula(L) and Jelena Ostapenko(R) (Image via The Sun and Tennis.com)

Women’s Tennis Association(WTA) World No.4 Jessica Pegula and World No.17 Jelena Ostapenko will be facing each other in the Round of 16 at the China Open in Beijing. This match will be a treat to lovers of the sport where two well-established professionals in their field will be facing each other, fighting for a win. While Ostapenko, a Grand Slam champion is not playing in the same level as she was a few years ago, she is still not the player to write off before the match. Pegula on the other hand, is playing her best tennis. Currently ranked at No.4, she reached her highest ranking of No.3 in 2022. However, despite the Latvian being younger than her opponent, peaked at the highest ranking of No.5 way back in 2018.

Jessica Pegula vs Jelena Ostapenko: Match Details

  • Tournament: China Open 2023
  • Match: Jessica Pegula vs. Jelena Ostapenko
  • Date: October 4, 2023
  • Time: TBD
  • Venue: Beijing, China
  • Round: Round of 16
  • Surface: Hardcourt
  • Prize Money: $92,500

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Jessica Pegula vs Jelena Ostapenko: Match Preview

Despite Pegula reaching a higher peak than Ostapenko, it is Ostapenko, who has more titles among the two. Nevertheless, it is currently Pegula who is playing the better tennis. With two WTA 1000 titles in the last two years, Pegula is playing the best tennis of her career and hopes to play even better in the future. Her latest achievement was the WTA 1000 title at the Canadian Open.

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Jelena Ostapenko (Image via CNN)

Ostapenko on the other hand is the opposite of the American. While she has a Grand Slam title at the French Open 2017, she does not have a WTA 1000 win. She made it to the quarter-final of the US Open, defeating defending champion Iga Swiatek in the fourth round. While she is as experienced as the American on the winning aspect of the game, she is not really playing at the level required to defeat a player like Jessica Pegula.

Jessica Pegula vs Jelena Ostapenka: Match Prediction

World No. 4 Jessica Pegula is currently on a roll. Playing at her highest level, the American is one of the toughest players to beat on the tour at this moment. Though she might not be victorious at Grand Slams, she is still consistent and has made consecutive quarter-final appearances. She will be one of the players to beat this season. Also, Pegula leads Ostapenko head-to-head with a score of 3-1.

Jessica Pegula(Image via Tennis.com)

Jelena Ostapenko, on the other, will be the force to reckon with. While there is a possibility that Ostapenko might not be able to win the match against the American, she will still put up a heavy fight. She surprised the tennis audience by defeating defending champion and then World No.1 Iga Swiatek in the fourth round of the US Open. While the Latvian is capable of putting up another surprise of the same caliber, it is more likely that it would be her opponent who would emerge on top.

Prediction: Pegula to win in three sets.

Jessica Pegula vs Jelena Ostapenko: Live Stream

  • USA – Tennis Channel 
  • UK – Amazon Prime 
  • Canada – TSN
  • Australia – beIN Sports
  • Belgium – Telenet, BeTV
  • Brazil – ESPN Brazil 

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