2022 Melbourne Summer Set – Quarter Final – Naomi Osaka vs Andrea Petkovic Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Naomi Osaka vs Andrea Petkovic on and what time does it start? Naomi Osaka vs Andrea Petkovic will take place on Friday 7th January, 2022 – not before 09:30 (UK)
Where is Naomi Osaka vs Andrea Petkovic taking place? Naomi Osaka vs Andrea Petkovic will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Naomi Osaka vs Andrea Petkovic being played on? Naomi Osaka vs Andrea Petkovic will take place on an outdoor hard court
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What channel is Naomi Osaka vs Andrea Petkovic on? Naomi Osaka vs Andrea Petkovic will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs
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THE PREDICTION
A 6-1, 6-1 victory over Maryna Zanevska is more like it from the returning Naomi Osaka after she struggled through a three-set victory over Alize Cornet on Tuesday. The former world number one is a four-time Grand Slam champion and the current Australian Open holder who looks like her long break from some difficult situations last season has done her the world of good. The 24-year-old is almost unplayable on a hard court when she gets into gear and world number 75 Andrea Petkovic may well be too late to take advantage on some rustiness. The pair share a 1-1 head-to-head record but a straight-sets victory for Osaka back in 2019 in their latest meeting is a decent benchmark for what may take place. 34-year-old Petkovic has been impressive so far in Melbourne with a victory over the fifth seed Liudmila Samsonova but Osaka to win outright looks the reasonable outcome here.
