Su-Wei Hsieh/Jelena Ostapenko enter this Brisbane Women’s Doubles match as slight favorites, given their top seeding at the 2026 Brisbane International and strong recent hard-court form, with most markets pricing them around 1.65 to win compared to 2.20 for Lyudmyla Kichenok/Nadiia Kichenok. Their superior combined doubles ranking and Hsieh’s Grand Slam-winning experience give them a clear edge, reflected in current odds on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Su-Wei Hsieh/Jelena Ostapenko and Lyudmyla Kichenok/Nadiia Kichenok is scheduled to start at 2:00 AM UTC on January 9, 2026. In local Brisbane time, this corresponds to 12:00 PM AEST, aligning with the daytime session of the Brisbane International.

This Brisbane International Women’s Doubles clash will be played at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Tennyson, Brisbane, with show-court matches typically staged on Pat Rafter Arena. The complex features outdoor Plexicushion hard courts, a main stadium capacity of around 5,500–7,000 spectators, and modern facilities tailored for WTA 500-level events.

Based on current form, rankings, and surface suitability, the prediction leans toward Su-Wei Hsieh/Jelena Ostapenko to win, with fair odds in the 1.60–1.70 range suggesting roughly a 60–65% implied probability. Bettors looking for value might also consider a straight-sets victory market for Hsieh/Ostapenko, given their aggressive return game and strong hold percentages on hard courts.

There is limited direct doubles head-to-head data for the exact pairing of Su-Wei Hsieh/Jelena Ostapenko against Lyudmyla Kichenok/Nadiia Kichenok, and they have not met as these specific teams in the last month at tour level. However, individually, Hsieh has enjoyed past doubles success against each Kichenok sister with other partners, while the Kichenoks have often been competitive against top seeds, suggesting a potentially close contest despite the statistical edge favoring Hsieh/Ostapenko.