Sonay Kartal vs. Jelena Ostapenko prediction, odds, picks for WTA Wuhan Open 2026

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the result of Saturday's Kartal-Ostapenko women's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives Kartal a 56% chance of defeating Ostapenko at the WTA Wuhan Open tournament. Additionally, Kartal has a 54% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show that the oddsmakers have got it right with the -1.5 games spread, with each player projected to have a 50-50 chance of covering, while the over 21.5 games has a 53% chance of hitting, according to our model.

Latest betting odds

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

• Moneyline: Jelena Ostapenko +120, Sonay Kartal -135
• First Set: Kartal -125, Ostapenko +100

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

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions 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: Ostapenko @ +120 via DraftKings
• First Set: Ostapenko @ -110 via DraftKings

According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is Jelena Ostapenko to win the first set.

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

Game info & first serve details

The WTA Wuhan Open match between Sonay Kartal and Jelena Ostapenko is scheduled to start on Saturday at 5:00 AM ET.

• Who: Sonay Kartal vs. Jelena Ostapenko
• Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Approx. Time: 5:00 AM ET/2:00AM PT
• Tournament: WTA Wuhan, China Women's Singles 2026
• Round: Semifinals

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

Conclusion

We predict Sonay Kartal, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat Jelena Ostapenko at the WTA Wuhan 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.