Adelaide International Final: Jelena Ostapenko vs Daria Kasatkina; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

The stage is all set for an epic finale as Jelena Ostapenko will be going head-to-head against Daria Kasatkina in a high-star battle at the Adelaide International. After winning her first title of the year at Brisbane International, the Latvian player looks in red-hot form and will be looking to clinch her second title in just a matter of few days.

However, Daria Kastkina will not be easy to deal with. In a match that promises a nail-biting clash, who among the two will clinch the title? Which player stands a better chance to clinch the title? Let’s find out!

Jelena Ostapenko vs Daria Kasatkina: Preview

Jelena Ostapenko has clearly been a dominant force this year. After 2023, the Latvian player showed clear improvements coming into the new season and has since then been playing her best game. Just a few days after clinching her doubles titles at the Brisbane International and making it through to the quarter-finals of the tournament, she came in red-hot form and outshined her opponent in every possible way to make her way into the finals of the Adelaide International.

Her quarter-final and semi-final clash was a pure joy to watch as she won her encounters without losing even a single set. On the other hand, her opponent, Kasatkina has made a solid start to the season. After making her way into the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International, she played just two matches at the Adelaide International and won both of them en route final.

Ostapenko vs Kasatkina: Head-to-head

Looking forward to the head-to-head stats between the two opponents, Jelena Ostapenko leads the trail with five massive victories over Daria Kasatkina’s score which stands to be just 2, in a total of 7 matches around the course.

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As the stats suggest, Ostapenko won the first encounter against the Russian WTA star in 2015. Keeping her dominance steady, the 26-year-old also has their latest match in her name which was played last year.

Prediction: Ostapenko could win her second title in 2024

With all the points driven along, Jelena Ostapenko appears to be in great form. With a dominant form that she has been presenting right from the start of the new season, the odds could surely be considered to be in her favor. Besides being a tough force in the ongoing tour, the tennis star also presented a magical performance at the recent tour in Brisbane, winning the doubles title along with Victoria Azarenka by her side.

On the other side, the Russian Daria Kasatkina has also held the ropes tight as she secured significant spots in Brisbane, making it to the quarterfinals in singles and semis in the doubles rally.

While both the players have been recognizable in their own runs, Ostapenko still has better odds to win the match, which is projected to be a hard-fought one. Who do you think will come out on top? Do let us know in the comments below!

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