Aryna Sabalenka vs Naomi Osaka Preview & Prediction | 2026 French Open | Round of 16
Aryna Sabalenka faces Naomi Osaka in the round of 16 of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris.
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Venue: Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Aryna Sabalenka vs Naomi Osaka prediction
Aryna Sabalenka will take on Naomi Osaka in a battle of the four-time Grand Slam champions in Paris.
The world number one overcame some second-set glitches to sink Daria Kasatkina 6-0 7-5 last time out, while 16th seed Osaka edged Iva Jovic by a 7-6 6-7 6-4 scoreline.
This is new ground for the Japanese star, who doesn’t have the same pedigree as the Belarusian when it comes to past victories on the clay.
Sabalenka also leads the head-to-head 2-1, including a 6-7 6-3 6-2 victory in Madrid recently in what is their only previous clash on the dirt.
If the conditions remain hot they will be similar to the Spanish capital which may aid Osaka’s hopes. It’s still likely to be a Sabalenka victory but with odds somewhat unfavourable on the outright win, there is value in exploring over 23.5 games or it going three sets.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Naomi Osaka tip: Over 2.5 sets
