Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva vs Naomi Osaka Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | Second Round
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Naomi Osaka goes up against Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva in the second-round of Indian Wells.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
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Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva vs Naomi Osaka prediction
Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva continued her promising run of form as she defeated Caty McNally in three sets to advance to the second-round of Indian Wells. The Romanian dominated the first set and quickly recovered from the disappointment of not clinching the match in the second set tiebreak, as she broke early in the decider. Jimenez Kasintseva overcame a slight dip to break again and serve it out to seal a 6-2 6-7 (4) 6-4 win. She has won seven of her last eight matches, having qualified for both this event and the Merida Open last week.
She faces four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the next round. Osaka has not competed since her withdrawal from the Australian Open before her third-round match, due to a left abdominal issue. The Japanese player was largely unconvincing in Melbourne, as she required three sets to win her two matches against Antonia Ruzic and Sorana Cirstea.
Osaka won this event eight years ago, but she is short of match fitness, having not been in action for over a month. She may need a few games until she properly gets going against Jimenez Kasintseva.
Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva vs Naomi Osaka tip: Over 18.5 games
