Indian Wells 2022: Naomi Osaka vs Sloane Stephens Prediction, Head to Head, Preview and Live Stream Details for BNP Paribas Open
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Naomi Osaka vs Sloane Stephens
2018 champion Naomi Osaka will face off against 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open.
Naomi Osaka vs Sloane Stephens: Match Details
- Tournament: Indian Wells 2022
- Match: Naomi Osaka vs Sloane Stephens
- Date: 9th March, 2022
- Round: First Round
- Venue: Indian Wells, California, USA
- Surface: Hard Court
- Prize Money: $17,580
Naomi Osaka vs Sloane Stephens: Preview
Naomi Osaka will attempt to return to her title hopes. Following a long hiatus from the circuit, the former World No. 1 will be seeking to make a strong comeback in this tournament. Osaka returned to the courts this year at the Melbourne Summer Set 1 after choosing to compete in only a few tournaments last season due to a number of reasons. Before quitting from her match against Veronika Kudermetova, the Japanese cruised into the semifinals with easy victories. At her next tournament, the Australian Open, Osaka was knocked out in the third round. She will now try to regain her form before the end of the season, at a tournament she won last in 2018.
After losing in the first round at the Australian Open to start the year, Stephens didn’t have high expectations for her second tournament. Stephens may have begun as a favorite in each of the first four matches she played in the Guadalajara tournament, but she delivered enough stability in her performances to win them all. Then she defeated Marie Bouzkova in the final, winning 7-5, 1-6, 6-2 over her Czech opponent. The American, who is currently in great shape, is predicted to do well in this competition.
Naomi Osaka vs Sloane Stephens: Head to Head
The duo has played twice against each other, with Stephens holding the head-to-head lead 2-0. They last met back in 2018 at the WTA Finals in Singapore where Stephen won in three sets 7-5, 4-6, 6-1.
Naomi Osaka vs Sloane Stephens: Prediction
Despite the fact that Stephens appears to have the upper hand based on her on-paper performance and head-to-head advantage, Osaka is expected to make a stunning return at this tournament. Osaka, one of the finest tennis players of all time, will not be ousted in the first round. She is one of the players who is predicted to advance further in this competition. Stephens, on the other hand, will battle back hard. An exciting first-round matchup is predicted.
Prediction: Osaka to win in three sets.
Naomi Osaka vs Sloane Stephens: Live Stream Details
- USA- Tennis Channel
- Australia– beIN
- UK and Ireland- Amazon Prime
- The Middle East and North Africa- beIN Sports
- Central America- ESPN
- Caribbean Islands- Sportsmax
- South America and Oceania- ESPN International
- Canada- TSN, and DAZN
- Sub-Saharan Africa- SuperSport
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