Nocturn SportJelena Ostapenko vs Elise Mertens: odds and preview
| Start | Monday, October 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM UTC |
|---|---|
| Competition | China Open · Tennis |
| Best of 3 |
Our odds
| Match winner | |
|---|---|
| Jelena Ostapenko | 2.09 |
| Elise Mertens | 1.69 |
| Map handicap | |
| Jelena Ostapenko (+1.5) | 1.31 |
| Elise Mertens (-1.5) | 3.26 |
| Total games 2.5 | |
| Over 2.5 | 1.88 |
| Under 2.5 | 1.86 |
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Preview
China Open brings Jelena Ostapenko up against Elise Mertens on October 5. There is not much in it, but Elise Mertens are narrowly preferred: 55% to 45% for Jelena Ostapenko.
Jelena Ostapenko, recent form: W L W L L (2-3 in wins and defeats). Elise Mertens, recent form: W L L W W (3-2 in wins and defeats).
Our total line sits at 2.5: over at 1.88, under at 1.86. It is played as a best of 3, so one bad game does not settle it. Elise Mertens are expected to deliver. Jelena Ostapenko only need one good day to make the price look generous. Open the match in the sportsbook for the full list of markets.
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