Liudmila Samsonova vs Naomi Osaka Preview & Prediction | 2025 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | Second Round

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Naomi Osaka was a straight sets winner in round one and looks to back that up against 13th seed Liudmila Samsonova.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time:

Venue: IGA Stadium, Montreal, Canada

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Liudmila Samsonova vs Naomi Osaka prediction

Working with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski in Montreal, Naomi Osaka got off to a good start with victory over Canadian Ariana Arseneault. But Liudmila Samsonova represents a far more significant challenge and knows how to get the better of Osaka, having done so the last time these two players faced off.

Whilst Osaka has a tendency to drop an awful performance out of nowhere which could ruin her hard work up to that point, she also has the natural talent to go all the way here in Montreal. Samsonova is more solid and consistent but her ceiling isn’t as high as Osaka’s, making this one hard to call.

The likelihood is that we’ll see these two go the distance, with a three-setter expected. Back this outcome, regardless of who comes out on top.

Liudmila Samsonova vs Naomi Osaka tip: Over 2.5 sets