Lesia Tsurenko vs Naomi Osaka Preview & Prediction | 2024 Qatar Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Lesia Tsurenko vs Naomi Osaka on and what time does it start? Lesia Tsurenko vs Naomi Osaka will take place on Wednesday 14th February, 2024 – not before 14:00 (UK)
Where is Lesia Tsurenko vs Naomi Osaka taking place? Lesia Tsurenko vs Naomi Osaka will take place at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha, Qatar
What surface is Lesia Tsurenko vs Naomi Osaka being played on? Lesia Tsurenko vs Naomi Osaka will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Lesia Tsurenko vs Naomi Osaka? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Lesia Tsurenko vs Naomi Osaka
What channel is Lesia Tsurenko vs Naomi Osaka on in the UK? Lesia Tsurenko vs Naomi Osaka will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Lesia Tsurenko vs Naomi Osaka in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Lesia Tsurenko vs Naomi Osaka live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Former world number one Naomi Osaka is yet to drop a set this week in Doha as she begins to develop her once customary grit in these conditions. The 26-year-old returned from an extended break from the sport, initially due to stress and mental health concerns but then to have her first child, and she could barely have endured a tougher run of fixtures so far for a real baptism of fire. A defeat to Caroline Garcia on her return to the Australian Open last month was avenged in style on Monday and the Japanese passed a significant test on Tuesday by winning her first back-to-back matches since 2022 in a competitive result over Petra Martic.
World number 37 Lesia Tsurenko is a dangerous opponent capable of an upset off her own steam, although she was aided by an out-of-sorts Ons Jabeur in her win on Tuesday, but Osaka should be considered a serious title threat on her current trajectory – if she can avoid fatigue in this incredibly tight campaign. Osaka leads their head-to-head 2-0 at tour level, although those stats are hardly useful at this stage of her comeback, but take her to win outright here for caution’s sake.
TIP: NAOMI OSAKA TO WIN
