Irina-Camelia Begu vs Jelena Ostapenko – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Wimbledon Championships
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THE FACTS
When is Irina-Camelia Begu vs Jelena Ostapenko on and what time does it start? Irina-Camelia Begu vs Jelena Ostapenko will take place on Friday 1st July, 2022 – not before 11:00 (UK)
Where is Irina-Camelia Begu vs Jelena Ostapenko taking place? Irina-Camelia Begu vs Jelena Ostapenko will take place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England
What surface is Irina-Camelia Begu vs Jelena Ostapenko being played on? Irina-Camelia Begu vs Jelena Ostapenko will take place on an outdoor grass court
Where can I get tickets for Irina-Camelia Begu vs Jelena Ostapenko? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Irina-Camelia Begu vs Jelena Ostapenko
What channel is Irina-Camelia Begu vs Jelena Ostapenko on in the UK? Irina-Camelia Begu vs Jelena Ostapenko will be televised live on BBC platforms
Where can I stream Irina-Camelia Begu vs Jelena Ostapenko in the UK? Irina-Camelia Begu vs Jelena Ostapenko can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
THE PREDICTION
12th seed Jelena Ostapenko conceded just four games to Yanina Wickmayer on Wednesday as her ruthless brand of powerful tennis on grass. The 25-year-old won Roland-Garros in 2017 at barely 20 years old to suggest her best surface was clay for some time but runs to the quarter-finals here later that season and then the semi-finals in 2018, as well as two finals and a title at the Eastbourne International over the last few years, suggest otherwise. The Latvian’s brutal groundstrokes look set to take her far this campaign but she will have to beat Irina-Camelia Begu for a first time as the Romanian leads their head-to-head record 2-0. 31-year-old Begu has enjoyed a kind draw so far to reach the third round without dropping a set and her run to the round of 16 at Roland-Garros last month suggests the Romanian is in strong form. It took Jessica Pegula three sets to oust Begu in Paris, and her record against Ostapenko makes taking the Latvian to win outright a suitably cautious pick here.
