French Open 2021: Patricia Maria Tig vs Naomi Osaka-Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

4-time Major winner and 2nd-seed Naomi Osaka will want to start proceedings on a positive note when she faces Patricia Maria Tig in a Round of 128 encounter at the French Open 2021. Yet to win the Roland Garros, Osaka is firm favourite this time around to add another feather to her already illustrious career.

Match Details:

Patricia Maria Tig vs Naomi Osaka: Preview

Talking about the form coming into the tournament, Tig lost to her countrymate Mihaela Buzarnesco in the first round of the Serbia Open, 2021. The 26-year old Romanian won the first set before going down to Buzarnesco 6-4, 5-7, 2-6 in a hard-fought match.

On the other hand, Osaka, after dominating almost the entire hard court season which included winning the Australian Open 2021, has looked jittery ever since the surface has changed. It was evident when the 23-year old Japanese, after getting a first-round bye, suffered a shock thrashing from Jessica Pegula in the second round of the Italian Open 2021.

Patricia Maria Tig vs Naomi Osaka: Head to Head

Prior to their meeting at Roland Garros, the two players have faced each other once. That match happened way back in 2015 in Hua Hin, where Osaka prevailed in three sets 6-7, 6-2, 6-1 in a Round of 16 contest. So the Japanese leads the head-to-head record 1-0.

Patricia Maria Tig vs Naomi Osaka: Prediction

A pretty straightforward match is on the cards as Osaka will look to wrap it up quickly in order to save her energy for some tough encounters ahead. As far as Patricia is concerned, she will look to ensure that Osaka huffs and puffs before emerging victorious.

Match Prediction: Naomi Osaka defeats Patricia Maria Tig in an easy, two-set match.

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