Jelena Ostapenko vs Jasmine Paolini Preview & Prediction | 2025 Qatar Open | Round of 16

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After overcoming the wily veteran Caroline Garcia in the last round, Jasmine Paolini now goes up against Jelena Ostapenko.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time: : Wednesday 12th February, 2025: UK – not before 12:30pm / US ET – not before 7:30am / US PT – not before 4:30am

Venue:  Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Jelena Ostapenko vs Jasmine Paolini ticket information

Jelena Ostapenko vs Jasmine Paolini Prediction

Jasmine Paolini is yet to drop a set in Qatar, but the Italian will need to be at her very best against Jelena Ostapenko, who has already recorded two victories prior to the round of 16 here in Qatar. But Paolini will no doubt pose her biggest challenge yet and will also be after revenge after Ostapenko beat her in their only previous encounter on tour back at the US Open in 2023.

This feels like being a battle of Ostapenko’s baseline strength of hitting and Paolini’s speed around the court. Endurance is also likely to be a pivotal factor and backing three sets to be played over the course of the contest may wind up being a shrewd move regardless of the eventual winner.

Jelena Ostapenko vs Jasmine Paolini Tip: Over 1.5 sets