[UPDATED R2]. Prediction, H2H of Jelena Ostapenko’s draw vs Sun, Kalinskaya, Gauff, Swiatek, Sabalenka to win the Dubai

Dubai draw preview with H2H - Jelena Ostapenko may need to defeat Lulu Sun, Anna Kalinskaya, Cori Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka to conquer the event in the Dubai Duty Free Championships.

Jelena Ostapenko Stats info

Jelena Ostapenko is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Dubai. Jelena has defeated Xiyu Wang 5-7 6-2 6-3 to reach the 2nd round where she will face Lulu Sun.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Jelena Ostapenko’s projected draw andherplausible opposition in Dubai Duty Free Championships. Ostapenko has a neutral record (5-5) against the projected opponents.

R1 – Xiyu Wang (64) – 5-7 6-2 6-3
R2 – Lulu Sun (181) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Anna Kalinskaya (40) – H2H 0-1
or Cristina Bucsa (67) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Cori Gauff (3) – H2H 1-2
or Karolina Pliskova (36) – H2H 6-5
1/2 – Iga Swiatek (1) – H2H 4-0
or Qinwen Zheng (7) – H2H 0-3
Fin – Aryna Sabalenka (2) – H2H 0-2
or Elena Rybakina (4) – H2H 2-3
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R2 – Lulu Sun’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

41 - 21win/loss in 2025

Rank
40
High
39
LLLWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 41-21 17-10 10-5 6-3 8-3 0-0
2023 39-20 23-10 4-4 12-6 0-0 0-0
2022 32-24 16-12 7-6 1-1 6-4 2-1
2021 27-13 19-9 8-4 0-0 0-0 0-0
2020 25-11 24-9 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 19-3 14-2 0-0 0-0 5-1 0-0
2018 20-13 12-7 0-2 0-0 0-0 8-4
2017 28-15 16-8 12-6 0-0 0-1 0-0

Lulu Sun has a 12-3 record in 2024, 7-3 on hard. As for the previous 9 years, the Swiss has a 133-61 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sun will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 6 matches winning streak.

LuluAnke’s most significant result of this current year was reaching the final the W50 Roehampton.

Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships LuluAnke didn’t play in this event.

H2H Jelena Ostapenko vs. Lulu Sun

There is no head to head record between Jelena Ostapenko and Lulu Sun since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

R3 – Anna Kalinskaya’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Anna Kalinskaya

38 - 19win/loss in 2025

Rank
14
High
11
LWWLWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 38-19 28-12 3-5 0-0 7-2 0-0
2023 28-18 16-15 7-3 5-0 0-0 0-0
2022 27-20 22-10 2-6 1-1 2-3 0-0
2021 30-23 19-12 3-7 5-2 3-2 0-0
2020 9-8 8-6 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 40-20 19-6 8-5 4-4 9-5 0-0
2018 28-23 14-7 7-6 4-7 3-3 0-0
2017 35-26 11-7 9-9 2-4 2-3 11-3

Anna Kalinskaya has a 11-4 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. As for the previous 11 years, Kalinskaya has a 140-71 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Kalinskaya won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships Anna lost to Su Jeong Jang in the qualifications 3-6 7-6(6) 6-2.

H2H Jelena Ostapenko vs. Anna Kalinskaya

This would be the 2nd time that Jelena Ostapenko and Anna Kalinskaya fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Kalinskaya (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Possibly, Jelena Ostapenko may square off with Cristina Bucsa. Their head to head is 0-0.

1/4 – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Cori Gauff

54 - 18win/loss in 2025

Rank
3
High
2
WWLWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 54-18 31-10 14-5 4-1 5-2 0-0
2023 51-16 40-9 7-4 0-0 4-3 0-0
2022 38-23 23-16 10-4 0-1 5-2 0-0
2021 36-16 16-10 16-4 0-0 4-2 0-0
2020 12-8 7-5 2-2 3-1 0-0 0-0
2019 29-15 9-6 7-5 7-3 6-1 0-0
2018 9-4 4-2 5-2 0-0 0-0 0-0
2017 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Cori Gauff has a 10-2 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 8 years, Cori has a 109-50 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Cori won 8 of her last 10 matches.

Her best achievement of the current season was winning the competition in Auckland where she beat Elina Svitolina in the final 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3.

Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships Cori was defeated by Iga Swiatek in the semifinal 6-4 6-2.

H2H Jelena Ostapenko vs. Cori Gauff

This would be the 4th time that Jelena Ostapenko and Cori Gauff clash against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Gauff (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.

However, Jelena Ostapenko may come up against Karolina Pliskova. Their head to head record is 6-5 for Jelena Ostapenko.

1/2 – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-0 for Jelena Ostapenko

64 - 9win/loss in 2025

Rank
2
High
1
WWWWLWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 64-9 29-5 26-2 7-1 2-1 0-0
2023 68-11 42-8 19-2 0-0 7-1 0-0
2022 67-9 42-6 18-1 5-1 2-1 0-0
2021 36-15 18-10 12-2 2-1 4-2 0-0
2020 16-5 6-4 7-1 3-0 0-0 0-0
2019 34-17 17-8 10-3 4-3 3-3 0-0
2018 43-6 8-1 34-5 1-0 0-0 0-0
2017 11-2 0-0 11-2 0-0 0-0 0-0

Iga Swiatek has a 11-1 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the last 9 years, the Pole has a 144-38 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Pole won 9 of her last 10 matches.

Her best achievement of the season was winning the title in Australia where she overcame Angelique Kerber in the final 6-3 6-0, and in Doha where she beat Elena Rybakina in the final 7-6(8) 6-2.

Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships Swiatek capitulated to Barbora Krejcikova in the final 6-4 6-2.

H2H Jelena Ostapenko vs. Iga Swiatek

This match would represent the 5th time that Jelena Ostapenko and Iga Swiatek face off. The head to head is 4-0 for Ostapenko (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Jelena Ostapenko could take on Qinwen Zheng. Their head to head is 3-0 for Qinwen Zheng.

Final – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Aryna Sabalenka

56 - 14win/loss in 2025

Rank
1
High
1
LLWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 56-14 38-7 15-4 2-2 1-1 0-0
2023 55-14 35-9 14-3 0-0 6-2 0-0
2022 33-22 20-15 9-5 0-0 4-2 0-0
2021 45-18 24-11 13-3 1-1 7-3 0-0
2020 29-10 14-7 6-3 9-0 0-0 0-0
2019 39-22 28-12 5-5 4-1 2-4 0-0
2018 51-25 34-13 7-6 3-2 7-4 0-0
2017 36-25 20-11 2-4 6-6 7-3 1-1

Aryna Sabalenka has a 11-1 win-loss record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. As for the last 9 years, Sabalenka has a 200-86 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Aryna will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 7 matches winning streak.

Her most significant result of the season was conquering the competition at the Australian Open where she defeated Qinwen Zheng in the final 6-3 6-2.

Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships the Belarussian capitulated to Barbora Krejcikova in the quarter 0-6 7-6(2) 6-1.

H2H Jelena Ostapenko vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This match would represent the 3rd time that Jelena Ostapenko and Aryna Sabalenka play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Jelena Ostapenko may take on Elena Rybakina. Their head to head is 3-2 for Elena Rybakina.