2024 Miami Open: Elina Svitolina vs. Naomi Osaka- Preview, Prediction, and Live Steam Details

The two players have enjoyed a great rivalry in the past.

2024 Miami Open: Elina Svitolina vs. Naomi Osaka- Preview, Prediction, and Live Steam Details

Elina Svitolina, Naomi Osaka (Images via Imago)

Japanese tennis ace Naomi Osaka started her campaign at the 2024 Miami Open with a dominant win over Elisabetta Cocciaretto. The four-time Grand Slam champion beat the Italian in straight sets of 6-3, 6-4 to set up a second-round clash with Elina Svitolina of Ukraine.

Now, the two players will be against each other in the second round of the 2024 Miami Open. The two players have enjoyed a great rivalry in the past and thus, a thrilling contest is on the cards. But who has the upper hand, let’s find out.

Elina Svitolina vs. Naomi Osaka: Match Details

  • Tournament: Miami Open 2024
  • Match: Elina Svitolina vs. Naomi Osaka
  • Round: Second Round (Round of 64)
  • Date: March 22, 2024
  • Time: 2 PM (ET)
  • Venue: Miami Open Tennis Garden
  • Surface: Outdoors Hard
  • Prize Money: $34,500

Elina Svitolina vs. Naomi Osaka: Match Preview

Both Elina Svitolina and Naomi Osaka have had a great time on the tour so far in their career. While their rivalry is almost a decade old, the two players are at different stages of their careers. Osaka is trying to regain the top spot she left due to the birth of her child.

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Elina Svitolina (Image via Imago)

Meanwhile, Svitolina is still searching for that one Grand Slam title. The Ukrainian started the 2024 season on a high note, as Svitolina reached the final at ASB Classics in Auckland. She then made it to the fourth round at the 2024 Australian Open. Svitolina also had decent outings in Dubai and Indian Wells.

On the other hand, the comeback has not been smooth for Osaka. The 26-year-old suffered early exits at the first three tournaments she took part in the 2024 season. However, Osaka made a comeback at the Qatar Open, making it to the quarterfinals. She followed it with a third-round qualification at the Indian Wells Open.

Now, Osaka has started her campaign with a dominant win and will look to carry that momentum into the match against Svitolina. The Ukrainian, meanwhile, will be focused on repeating her feat from the 2018 Miami Open.

Elina Svitolina vs. Naomi Osaka: Match Prediction

The head-to-head record between Elina Svitolina and Naomi Osaka tells the story. The record stands tied at 3-3 with both players winning the matches to and for. While Svitolina won the first-ever match played between the two players, Osaka beat the Ukrainian when they played against each other last time.

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Naomi Osaka (Image via Imago)

Svitolina will also have the match from the 2018 Miami Open on the back of her head. The 29-year-old had defeated Osaka in straight sets and will hope to repeat the same feat when they face each other this time around. But Osaka will not be a pushover considering the four-time Grand Slam champion has regained momentum.

Match Prediction: Naomi Osaka to win three sets.

Elina Svitolina vs. Naomi Osaka: Live Streaming Details

  • USA – Tennis Channel/TC Plus
  • Australia – beIN SPORTS
  • Italy – Sky Italia
  • Spain – Telefonica
  • France – Eurosport
  • Canada – TSN
  • Indian Subcontinent – Sony/MSM

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