Jelena Ostapenko vs. Anastasia Zakharova Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & How to Watch
Jelena Ostapenko opens her 2026 Qatar Open campaign against qualifier Anastasia Zakharova, in hopes of a second-round meeting against eighth seed Ekaterina Alexandrova. Ostapenko was last year’s finalist in Doha, so conditions suit her flat power and aggressive return positioning, even if her overall singles form has been uneven entering the Middle East swing.
Ranked No. 24 in singles, Ostapenko arrives with some physical question marks after retiring in Adelaide, but she has still logged match volume across singles and doubles. Though she won the 2026 Brisbane doubles title alongside Su-wei Hsieh. Her 2025 statistical profile remains elite on paper with 68.7% first-serve points won, 46.3% return points won, and a strong 51.9% break-point conversion rate across 50 matches. That combination explains why markets continue to price her as a solid favorite despite recent early exits.
Zakharova, ranked No. 107, comes through qualifying after a stretch of early losses at tour level. Her 2025 season featured isolated peaks, second-round runs at Wimbledon and the US Open, plus an ITF title, but overall consistency has been lacking. While her break-point conversion (50.4%) is respectable, her lower serve efficiency and limited exposure against top-25 opposition create a clear ceiling in this matchup.
For today’s tennis picks, here’s how we’re betting on Jelena Ostapenko vs. Anastasia Zakharova today, including our Best Bet, supporting angles, and a set-score prop for bigger prices.
Tournament & Round: Qatar Open, Round of 64 (R64)
Surface: Outdoor Hard Court
Format: Best of Three Sets
Date & Start Time: February 9, 2:40 PM AST Local Time
Court: Khalifa International Tennis Complex, Doha, Qatar
Best Bet: Jelena Ostapenko -3.5 Games (-108, FanDuel)
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Jelena Ostapenko vs. Anastasia Zakharova Odds
Given below are the latest odds for Jelena Ostapenko vs. Anastasia Zakharova from the top sportsbooks. We are looking at the match money line, game handicap, and total games, plus some set betting markets where available.
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Jelena Ostapenko vs. Anastasia Zakharova Prediction & Picks
Our Pick: Jelena Ostapenko -3.5 Games (-108, FanDuel)
The market prices Ostapenko as a moderate favorite, reflecting her recent retirements and streaky singles results. At -176, the moneyline implies around a 64% win probability, which is fair but not particularly efficient. Also, Zakharova’s recent form offers little evidence that she can consistently absorb Ostapenko’s pace over multiple sets.
That makes the -3.5 games handicap the cleanest value angle. FanDuel’s -108 is notably stronger than BetMGM’s -138, highlighting clear price efficiency. Ostapenko’s 2025 return stats (46.3% return points won) suggest frequent break opportunities against a player with Zakharova’s serve profile.
The under 2.5 sets is heavily juiced, reflecting expectations of a straight-sets outcome, but the price leaves little margin for error given Ostapenko’s volatility.
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Jelena Ostapenko Recent Form
WTA Finals – Semifinal (Doubles)
Brisbane – R32
Adelaide – R32 (Retired)
Australian Open – Second Round
Abu Dhabi – R16
🚑 Medical Time Out for Jelena Ostapenko at the WTA Abu Dhabi, at the end of the 1st set against Sara Bejlek
Anastasia Zakharova claims a good 6-4, 6-4 win over Beatriz Haddad Maia to qualify for the main draw at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open!
Reaches the WTA1000 main draw with consecutive straight-sets wins over Top 100 oppositions, and will now face Jelena Ostapenko in the opener. pic.twitter.com/ryVNawEyMO
Jelena Ostapenko and Anastasia Zakharova do not have a head-to-head record yet.
Final Score Prediction & Set-Betting Prop
Projection: Jelena Ostapenko wins in straight sets.
Higher Variance Set Bet: Ostapenko 2-0 (+130, FanDuel). Given that this is a high-risk bet, it would be advised to use this as a secondary angle.
How can I watch Jelena Ostapenko vs. Anastasia Zakharova on TV and live stream?
TV broadcasters for the 2026 Qatar Open include Tennis Channel (US), ESPN (US & Latin America), TSN & RDS (Canada), TNT Sports / Discovery+ (UK & much of Europe), Nine / Stan Sport (Australia), and Sky NZ (New Zealand).
Streaming options vary by region and often require subscriptions. Live streaming is available on WTA TV (official WTA streaming platform), and regional broadcasters’ own streaming services (Discovery+, ESPN platforms, Stan Sport, TSN/RDS apps, etc.)
Match
Jelena Ostapenko vs. Anastasia Zakharova
Date
February 9, 2026
Start Time
2:40 PM AST Local Time
Tournament
Qatar Open 2026
Event Type
Women’s Singles (WTA 1000)
Surface
Outdoor Hard Court
Court
Khalifa International Tennis Complex, Doha, Qatar
TV Coverage
Tennis Channel (US), ESPN (US & Latin America), TSN & RDS (Canada), TNT Sports / Discovery+ (UK & much of Europe), Nine / Stan Sport (Australia), Sky NZ (New Zealand)
Live Streaming
WTA TV (official WTA streaming platform), and regional broadcasters’ own streaming services (Discovery+, ESPN platforms, Stan Sport, TSN/RDS apps, etc.)
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