Ann Li vs. Lilli Tagger prediction, odds, picks for WTA Japan Open 2026

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the outcome of Thursday's Li-Tagger women's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives Li a 56% chance of defeating Tagger at the WTA Japan Open tournament.

Latest betting odds

We have researched the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:

• Moneyline: Lilli Tagger +124, Ann Li -135

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Moneyline: Tagger @ +124 via DraftKings
• First Set: Tagger @ -120 via DraftKings

According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is Lilli Tagger to win.

Although Tagger is less than likely to win, she provides the best value at the current available odds.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & first serve details

The WTA Japan Open match between Ann Li and Lilli Tagger is scheduled to begin on Thursday at 10:30 PM ET.

• Who: Ann Li vs. Lilli Tagger
• Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
• Approx. Time: 10:30 PM ET/7:30 PM PT
• Tournament: WTA Osaka, Japan Women's Singles 2026
• Round: Quarterfinals

All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

We predict Ann Li, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat Lilli Tagger at the WTA Japan Open tournament.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary Tennis prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.