Paris Olympics 2024: Jelena Ostapenko vs Maria Camilla Osorio preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (11) Jelena Ostapenko vs (84) Maria Camila Osorio Serrano
Date: 27 July 2024
Tournament: Paris Olympics 2024
Round: First Round
Venue: Roland Garros, Paris, France
Category: Women's Singles
Surface: Clay Court
Prize Money: No Prize Money in the Olympics
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Jelena Ostapenko vs Maria Camilla Osorio Preview
Latvian tennis star Jelena Ostapenko will take on 84th-ranked Colombian player Maria Camilla Osorio in the first round of the Women's Singles Tennis event at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Ostapenko is known for her aggressive demeanor and strong baseline play. Her powerful groundstrokes make her battle against Camila Osorio, known for her consistent and tactical game, very interesting. This clash will test Ostapenko's offense against Osorio's strong defensive resilience and strategic play.
Quality statistics reveal that over the last 12 months, Ostapenko has played against opponents with an average rank of 106.84, while Osorio has faced opponents with an average rank of 109.18. While the difference between their opposition is slight, this adds to their much-awaited encounter in the first round.
However, if the match goes into the deciding set, Ostapenko might have the upper hand, as she has won 69% of her deciding sets in the last year, compared to Osorio's 59%. This statistic can be vital when considering the under-pressure situation between the two players.
In terms of competition over the last year, the former Roland Garros champion has played most of her matches in the Masters series, winning 56%. Osorio has competed on the main tour, winning 66.87% of her matches. While Ostapenko has faced a higher quality of opposition, Osorio has performed better and more consistently, which makes their match-up one to keep an eye on.
Jelena Ostapenko vs Maria Camilla Osorio Head-To-Head
Jelena Ostapenko and Maria Camilla Osorio are yet to face each other in a professional tennis match. This only adds to the thrill of this encounter, making it an unpredictable fixture.
Jelena Ostapenko vs Maria Camilla Osorio Odds
Odds will be updated as soon as more information is available.
Jelena Ostapenko vs Maria Camilla Osorio Prediction
Ostapenko and Osorio are two contenders whose statistics reveal that this will be a closely contested match, with both players giving their best to move to the next round. Ostapenko's recent form has shown that she won 43.95% compared to Osorio's 43.95% second serve points, which puts them at par when deciding the points based on their serve.
When it comes to their return game stats, Ostapenko has won 58.7% of her rival's second serve points compared to Osorio's 58.05%. Ostapenko falls short at 38.38% of Osorio's 41.81% returns regarding first-serve returns. These stats show only a slight difference in quality between the two players.
Another aspect that might come into play is their respective performance during breakpoints. Ostapenko has saved 55.75% of her breakpoints compared to Osorio's 50.53%. This ability to perform under pressure and her experience with the courts following her 2017 victory at the same venue make Ostapenko a strong pick for this fixture.
Pick - Jelena Ostapenko to win in three sets.