The defending champion Jelena Ostapenko will face Ajla Tomljanovic on Tuesday, 21 June. Ostapenko, the 8th-seed, looks strong this season too. Let us check, Jelena Ostapenko vs Ajla Tomljanovic Match Prediction, Preview, Head-to-head, Betting Tips and Live Streams – Eastbourne International 2022.
Jelena Ostapenko will begin her Eastbourne campaign with both singles and doubles. She paired up with Ukrainian, Kichenok to compete in the doubles. Jelena is a powerful backhand and forehand hitter, she manages to strike electric shots across the court. However, this was not enough till now to enhance her performance. She lost in the early rounds of the French Open singles but she was able to reach the semis.
Ostapenko’s singles performances have been degrading for a quite long period. Prior to her tumbling performance, she lifted the Dubai championship trophy defeating Kudermetova (6-0,6-4).
The Croatian-Australian, Ajla Tomljanovic advanced to the round of 32 defeating Krunic in three sets. She left the opponent with a duck in the first set, whereas, Krunic managed to win the second. Ultimately, Ajla Tomljanovic played brilliant tennis to advance to the next round. Tomljanovic showcased some magical performance in the Nottingham Open in which she was the quarterfinalist against Golubic. She could not leave prints in the French Open as she lost in the second round.
Jelena Ostapenko vs Ajla Tomljanovic Match Details
- Tournament: Eastbourne International 2022
- Date: 21 June 2022
- Venue: Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, Eastbourne, United Kingdom
- Category: Women’s Singles
- Tournament Category: WTA 500
- Surface: Outdoor Grass
- Round: 32
- Prize Money: $757,900
Jelena Ostapenko vs Ajla Tomljanovic Head to head Records
These two have met twice and will be meeting for the third time. However, the second meeting between both was very controversial because of Ostapenko’s behaviour. Last year, Ajla and Jelena clashed in 2021 Wimbledon in which Ajla won in three sets. The first meet was the same year in the Rome Masters which resulted in Ostapenko’s favour.
Head-2-head: 1-1
Jelena Ostapenko vs Ajla Tomljanovic Match Prediction: Who will win this match?
The fight is very tight between Tomljanovic and Ostapenko. However, Ostapenko can deal with this match in a much easier way against Ajla.
Prediction: Ostapenko to beat Tomljanovic.
Jelena Ostapenko’s Last three performances
- Birmingham Open 2022: R16 lost against Yastremska in 6-3,5-7,5-7
- Birmingham Open 2022: R32 beat R. Marino by 6-2,5-7,6-3
- French Open 2022: Second Round lost to A. Cornet in 0-6,6-1,3-6
Ajla Tomljanovic’s Last three performances
- Eastbourne International 2022: R64 beat A. Krunic by 6-0,4-6,6-3
- Nottingham Open 2022: Quarter-final lost against V. Golubic in 2-6,6-7
- Nottingham Open 2022: R16 beat K. Boulter in 6-3,6-4
Jelena Ostapenko vs Ajla Tomljanovic Match Live Streams: Where to watch live?
- USA: Tennis Channel
- UK: Amazon Prime Video
- Europe: Eurosport
- India: Tennis TV (Live Stream)
- Southeast-Western Asia & Australia: beIN Sports
Read: Rothesay Eastbourne International Prize Money 2022
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