Linda Noskova vs Jelena Ostapenko Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Birmingham

Prediction published on 19/06/2023, 21:50  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 19/06/2023 at 21:50 in Tennis Predictions

Jelena Ostapenko will meet Linda Noskova on Tuesday in the first round at the Birmingham Classic. The unseeded Noskova started the week ranked 44th in the live ranking. She has a record of 19 wins and 11 losses so far this season. The Czech number six was last on the court 11 days ago and she will hope to have fully recharged her batteries. This match will be her first ever meeting with second seed Ostapenko. Since making her debut in 2019, the 18-year-old has never played on grass. Her highlight of this year came in January when she made it to the final in Adelaide, her first tour-level final.

Ostapenko has played 13 tour finals in her career, winning five titles, including a Grand Slam, and one on grass. She will hope her overall experience allows her to dominate this tie. The Latvian is also making her season debut on grass with this match. Ostapenko is a strong performer on grass and so far in her career, she has a record of 40 wins and 19 losses on the surface. The 26-year-old has struggled a bit with her form this year. She has won 19 of her 31 matches so far and is currently ranked 19th in the live ranking. The winner of this match will advance to play the wildcard Venus Williams in the second round.