Australian Open 2021: Naomi Osaka vs Garbiñe Muguruza -Preview, Head-to-Head And Prediction

Australian Open 2021: Naomi Osaka vs Garbiñe Muguruza -Preview, Head-to-Head And Prediction
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Naomi Osaka Garbiñe Muguruza

Naomi Osaka is not only a tennis superstar but also the next big global superstar. But unlike many women tennis stars before, Osaka is popular not only because of her looks but also her tennis and personality. This reticent and shy 23 year old is a 3 time Grand Slam winner already and is looking to add to the one Australian Open that she won in 2019. Her opponent for the 4th round encounter will be Garbiñe Muguruza. This Spanish lass has two Grand Slams of her own and will be looking forward to improving her Australian Open record from finalist in 2020 to champion this year.  

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Naomi Osaka vs Garbiñe Muguruza
  • Date: 14 February 2021
  • Tournament: Australian Open 2021
  • Round: 4th Round
  • Venue: Melbourne, Australia
  • Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
  • Prize Money: 245,920 $ (USD)

Naomi Osaka vs Garbiñe Muguruza: Preview

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Naomi Osaka

Osaka is seeded 3rd at this year’s Australian open, and her performances have totally justified her high seeding. In all the previous 3 rounds, she hasn’t dropped a set. In her first round she beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, in the second she defeated Caroline Garcia, and in the third eased past Ons Jabeur 6-3 6-2. 

Muguruza, seeded 14th, too has been very impressive so far. She too hasn’t dropped a single set yet. In her first round she easily beat Margarita Gasparyan, in the second she defeated Ludmilla Samsonova, and in the third went past Zarina Diyas 6-1 6-1. 

Naomi Osaka vs Garbiñe Muguruza: Head-to-Head 

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Garbiñe Muguruza

Surprisingly enough these two have never faced each other, even after being on the tour for a few years now. The record for now stands at 0-0. 

Naomi Osaka vs Garbiñe Muguruza: Prediction 

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Naomi Osaka

Osaka might drop her first set of the tournament but she is the one going into the Quarter Finals. Muguruza has done well so far, but at this point her journey at the Australian Open seems to be heading towards the exit sign. 

Match Prediction:  Osaka to win in 3 sets. 

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