Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WTA US Open match.
Muchová will try to reach the US Open semi-finals for a third consecutive year and solidify her top-10 place, whereas Osaka is pursuing her third title in New York.
Karolína Muchová
Muchová is ranked No. 13 and she is 17-8 on hard courts. She has excellent athleticism and a versatile game that mixes power with smart shot selection. However, at this US Open every match has been demanding for Karolína — all her outings at Flushing Meadows have gone to three sets, even though her opponents were outside the world’s top 25.
Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion and a two-time US Open champion, and she has returned to form: 20 wins in 26 matches on hard courts (77%). In New York she has defeated Greet Minnen, Hailey Baptiste, Daria Kasatkina and Coco Gauff, dropping only one set. The Japanese has won 10 of her last 11 outings on this surface, and the level of her play is close to her peak seasons. All four head-to-head meetings between Muchová and Osaka have been on hard courts, where the rivalry is tied 2:2, but Naomi prevailed in the most recent encounter.
Karolína Muchová vs Naomi Osaka Prediction
Naomi Osaka’s experience and current form make her the favourite ahead of this match. Karolína Muchová may struggle to sustain her level across the full distance. However, their head-to-head has been tight and hard-fought, with the Total Over 21.5 games landing, and this one should be no exception.
