US Open: Jelena Ostapenko vs. Cori Gauff

Andre | 4th Sep. 2023 | Sport: Tennis

Tennis Tips: Jelena Ostapenko vs. Cori Gauff
The US Open are now in their second week and the wheat has separated from the chaff. The same applies here. At the time of publication, I do not know the exact schedule, but I assume that Gauff will get the night session in front of her home crowd. Ostapenko is a nasty opponent who won Roland Garros a few years ago, but has never really been able to build on that performance.

Ostapenko beats the favourite
In the previous round, Ostapenko beat heavy favourite Iga Swiatek to end her dream of defending her title. Ostapenko has a powerful forehand and backhand and when she gets her serve under control, she is the player who dominates the match. Against Swiatek, she won 73% of her first serves. I think the Latvian can compete here and will definitely take a set.

Gauff on the trail of Serena Williams
Gauff is the first teenager since the aforementioned Williams to reach the US Open quarter-finals in back-to-back years. Gauff beat Wozniacki in three sets in the previous round and has had her moments of insecurity, which is normal at her age and in the sport. That is why I am backing Ostapenko to take a set, because Gauff is not infallible. The two women met at the Australian Open and Ostapenko won 2-0.

My prediction for Ostapenko vs. Gauff
I expect an exciting match that will go over three sets. Nerves will play a role and the woman who makes fewer mistakes in the end and takes control of her game will win. Ostapenko has already beaten Gauff this year and knocked out the best player in the world, Swiatek. A set should be in it.

Bet: Ostapenko wins a set

The best odds are with NEO.bet: 1,64