Ostapenko vs Valentova Prediction 1/13/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Jelena Ostapenko and Tereza Valentova in the first round of the 2026 Adelaide International on Tuesday, January 13. Here’s our Jelena Ostapenko vs Tereza Valentova prediction. This preview will also include a Jelena Ostapenko vs Tereza Valentova pick.

Jelena Ostapenko vs Tereza Valentova Preview

Jelena Ostapenko is currently on her worst run of form in years, and the Latvian enters the Adelaide International ranked 24th in the WTA rankings. This will be her fourth career main draw appearance in Adelaide. She won the tournament two seasons ago, but lost in the last 16 to Madison Keys last year, who went on to win the title.

Ostapenko compiled just 18 wins last season and lost 20 matches in singles. After her first-round victory against Wang Xiyu at last year’s US Open, Ostapenko lost four matches in a row to end the season. And 2026 has started disappointingly as she fell to Sorana Cirstea in Brisbane in straight sets.

Tereza Valentova is one of the most promising prospects from the Czech Republic. At this time last year, Valentova was ranked outside the top 200, but finished the season ranked 60th. She touched No. 55 at one point after racking up four titles at all levels and compiling 52 wins and 13 losses.

Her best was reaching her first-ever WTA final in Tokyo as a qualifier, where she came within a set of lifting the title. Her 2026 season started with a first-round defeat in Brisbane, but she has recorded two emphatic wins in qualifying to reach the Adelaide main draw, beating Laquisa Khan 6-2, 6-3 and Vera Zvonareva 7-6, 6-0.

Jelena Ostapenko vs Tereza Valentova Head-To-Head

Ostapenko and Valentova have never met before this, so this will be their first career meeting.

Jelena Ostapenko vs Tereza Valentova Prediction

Ostapenko is a live underdog here. Getting a Grand Slam champion at +226 odds irrespective of last year’s form is absolutely massive. When Ostapenko’s game fires on all cylinders, she can take a racket out of any opponent’s hand, and all she needs is timing and conviction. If she can find it, I fully expect Ostapenko to flip the switch

Nur Said's Pick: Jelena Ostapenko in three sets