Naomi Osaka vs. Anett Kontaveit 9/6/20 - US Open Tennis Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 09/05/2020 at 8:44 AM ET
In the fourth round of the 2020 WTA US Open, Anett Kontaveit is set to play against Naomi Osaka from Japan.
Anett Kontaveit has looked in decent touch in the past few weeks and the Estonian will be hoping to produce a big performance in this match to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. Kontaveit enters this match having won her previous outing in straight sets. It was a comfortable victory for Anett Kontaveit as she won 89% of her service games and 4 return games. The receiving was especially strong from Anett Kontaveit as she won close to 50% of her receiving points. This is expected to be a much tougher match for Anett Kontaveit as she is playing against the number 4 seed.
Looking at Naomi Osaka, the Japanese superstar will be hoping to lift the US Open title this season. Osaka enters this match having won her third round tie in 3 sets. It was a nervy win for Osaka as she lost the second set but did enough to win the overall contest. Despite winning, Osaka will be disappointed with her performance in the previous round as she was very wasteful with her chances. Naomi Osaka only won 5 out of 21 break points in the previous match. Anett Kontaveit is a strong player and Osaka must be more efficient and resourceful if she wants to win.
Anett Kontaveit and Naomi Osaka played each other last week at the Cincinnati Masters. The match was won by Naomi Osaka in 3 sets. It was an extremely close match with Osaka winning a return game very late in the final set.
Despite her reputation, I see Naomi Osaka losing this match. Anett Kontaveit is a very strong player and I see her defeating Osaka who has not been at her best in this tournament. Anett Kontaveit has looked very impressive in this tournament and I see her being good enough to defeat the number 4 seed. I see Anett Kontaveit winning in 3 sets.
