The stage is all set and the stars are all ready as it is the Qatar Open where some of the best names in the world will come head-to-head against each other and compete for the coveted title. Ons Jabeur, one of the top title contenders will be coming into the tournament while hoping to find back her lost form and make a bold announcement. However, her journey to the top won’t be easy at all.

Standing her way in the first round will be Ukrainian superpower Lesia Tsurenko. That being said, who among the two could make their way into the round of 16 of the tournament? Let’s find out!

Ons Jabeur vs Lesia Tsurenko: Preview

Ons Jabeur will be coming into the tournament as the No. 4 seeded player in Doha. She got a pass to the second round without playing in the first round. This comes after her emotional defeat to Beatriz Haddad Maia in Abu Dhabi, where she cried during the match. Despite a promising start against Emma Raducanu in Abu Dhabi, Jabeur couldn’t maintain the momentum. The same thing happened with her at the Australian Open as well where she crashed out of the tournament in the second round despite making a good start to her campaign in Melbourne.

On the other hand, Tsurenko secured a victory against Zeynep Sonmez in the first round, breaking her streak of losses in previous matches. Her best performance came back at the Australian Open where she managed to make her way into the third round before bowing out to Aryna Sabalenka.

Jabeur vs Tsurenko: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head statistics between the two players, the scores are evenly tied between the two. Out of the 2 encounters that the two have played against each other, both have managed to secure one win each, thereby equaling the records.

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Their first encounter was back in 2018 when the two faced off against each other in Abu Dhabi. In an intriguing encounter, it was Tsurenko who managed to register the win in straight sets. The final scoreline of the match remained 6-3, 6-3. On the other hand, their recent encounter came back last year in Charlton. A determined Jabeur made sure that she took her revenge and she did exactly the same while registering a 6-3, 6-3 win.

Prediction: Ons Jabeur to secure an easy win and make her way into the next round at the Qatar Open

The match will be an interesting encounter between the two stars. However, as things stand, Ons Jabeur looks in the prime spot to register the win and make her way into the second round. The way that she has played in the first round of the tournaments that she has played brings her into a comfortable spot to take the win home.

However, her Ukrainian opponent will not make things easy for her. Having already shown her form during the first round of the tournament, she will be looking to carry ahead her form and show what she is really capable of. What are your thoughts on this? Do let us know in the comments below!

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