Anastasia Potapova vs Naomi Osaka – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Madrid Open
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THE FACTS
When is Anastasia Potapova vs Naomi Osaka on and what time does it start? Anastasia Potapova vs Naomi Osaka will take place on Friday 29th April, 2022 – not before TBC (UK)
Where is Anastasia Potapova vs Naomi Osaka taking place? Anastasia Potapova vs Naomi Osaka will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Anastasia Potapova vs Naomi Osaka being played on? Anastasia Potapova vs Naomi Osaka will take place on an outdoor clay court
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What channel is Anastasia Potapova vs Naomi Osaka on in the UK? Anastasia Potapova vs Naomi Osaka will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Anastasia Potapova vs Naomi Osaka in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Anastasia Potapova vs Naomi Osaka live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
Despite winning her first WTA title last Sunday at the Istanbul Open, Anastasia Potapova still had to qualify for the Madrid Open for a debut appearance in the main draw here. The world number 78 beat in-form Veronika Kudermetova in the Istanbul Open final with victories over Petra Martic, Sara Sorribes Tormo and Yulia Putintseva also impressing. The 21-year-old brings a six-match winning streak, eight including qualifiers, to a first meeting with former world number one Naomi Osaka on a surface that the Japanese star has struggled on in the past. 24-year-old Osaka has not played since finishing runner-up to Iga Swiatek at the Miami Open and with this her first match on clay since Roland-Garros last season it is difficult to decide for whom this is the tougher opening draw. On her current form, backing Potapova to win at least a set looks the shrewd move here to leave the winner totally up to chance.