The Olympic Tennis is underway with Naomi Osaka, Japan’s biggest star, trying to win her first gold medal in Tokyo 2020.The former world No 1 will take on Czech Marketa Vondrousova in the third round at Ariake Tennis Centre Court tonight. Here, check out everything there’s to know about this match.
After two rounds, Osaka has proved that she is determined to get back to winning ways, after skipping two major tournaments such as the French Open and Wimbledon. She beat Viktorija Golubic 6-3, 6-2 on Monday and has yet to drop a set in the tournament.
On the other side, will be the Czech Vondrousova who had to fight hard in the first round winning in three sets and then had a more pleasing triumph over Mihaela Buzarnescu. However, the 22 year-old and world No 42 will have to play the best tennis against the Japanese to reach the next round in Tokyo 2020.
Naomi Osaka vsMarketa Vondrousova: Match Information
Date: Monday, July 26, 2021.
Time: 10:00 PM (ET)*
Location: Ariake Tennis Centre Court
*It will start after the match between Frances Tiafoe and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Naomi Osaka vsMarketa Vondrousova: Time by state in the US
ET: 10:00 PM
CT: 09:00 PM
MT: 08:00 PM
PT: 07:00 PM
Naomi Osaka vsMarketa Vondrousova: Head-to-head and storylines
Naomi Osaka and Marketa Vondrousa haven’t faced each other before. So, currently the head to head is 0-0. However, Osaka has an almost impeccable record in big tournaments on hard courts, her favorite surface.
The Japanese has won four of the last six majors she has played on hard courts: the 2018 US Open, 2019 Australian Open, 2020 US Open and 2021 Australian Open. And she will try to win gold at home in Tokyo.
After making headlines for her mental health issues, Osaka is ready to be on the front page again but for her triumphs. “I put this pressure on myself to do well because I know that I don’t play that many tournaments,” Osaka told reporters after her last match.
How to watch or live stream Naomi Osaka vs. Marketa Vondrousova in the US
The match between Marketa Vondrousova and Naomi Osaka to be played this Monday, July 26, at the Ariake Tennis Centre Court for the third round of the Olympic tennis will be broadcasted in the US by Olympic Channel.
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Naomi Osaka vsMarketa Vondrousova: Odds and predictions
Oddsmakers in the US had already made their predictions for this game. According to FanDuel, Naomi Osaka is the strong favorite with odds of -650. Meanwhile, Marketa Vondrousova has odds of +390.
| FanDuel | |
| Naomi Osaka | -650 |
| Marketa Vondrousova | +390 |
*Odds by FanDuel