Miami Open 2023: Ostapenko vs Haddad Maia Prediction & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 Miami Open first-round match featuring Jelena Ostapenko vs Beatriz Haddad Maia on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Jelena Ostapenko vs Beatriz Haddad Maia Match Preview

Jelena Ostapenko will be positive about making a deep run at the 2023 Miami Open. With a 100% winning record against Beatriz Haddad Maia, the Latvian is a strong favorite.

Jelena Ostapenko appears to have gone off the boil since her Australian Open exploits. Back in Melbourne, Ostapenko reached her first quarterfinal Down Under with a series of breathtaking performances. The Latvian’s devastating power has not held up against the top 20 in recent tournaments, but could be due for a deep run at a tournament she has finished runner-up before.

Beatriz Haddad Maia, meanwhile, will be looking to address her winless record against Jelena Ostapenko. She’s lost all three meetings in the series and struggled for a fair bit in the first set against Tereza Martincova before winning 7-6, 0-6, 6-0. With Ostapenko progressing in straight sets, there is cause for concern with Haddad Maia’s results in her last three tournaments.

Jelena Ostapenko vs Beatriz Haddad Maia Prediction and Pick

Jelena Ostapenko leads Beatriz Haddad Maia 3-0 in their head-to-head. While both players have identical match wins for 2023, Ostapenko has impressed more and she’s got some swagger back in her game. We reckon she will get the better of the Brazilian lefty in an enthralling affair.