Madrid Open 2024: Naomi Osaka vs Liudmila Samsonova preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Published at :April 25, 2024 at 4:40 PM

Modified at :April 25, 2024 at 4:40 PM

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Naomi Osaka won her first match on clay in two years against qualifier Greet Minnen.

After 726 days, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka finally recorded her first win on clay. Osaka defeated Belgium’s Greet Minnen in straight sets to secure a spot in the second round of Madrid Open 2024. In the second round, she is set to face Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova, who has been seeded 15th in the WTA 1000 event.

Osaka’s last win on clay also came at the Madrid Open in 2022, where she got the better of Anastasia Potapova in the round of 64. Hence, it seems like the Japanese tennis player is ready to display her on-court prowess on clay.

Naomi Osaka vs Liudmila Samsonova match details

Date: April 25, Thursday.

Time: 4:00 PM (IST)

Venue: Manolo Santana, Manzanares Park Tennis Center, Madrid

Naomi Osaka vs Liudmila Samsonova preview

Naomi Osaka recorded a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Belgium’s Greet Minnen in the first round in one hour and 27 minutes. Minnen made her way into the main draw by winning qualifiers. During the game, the Japanese tennis star looked confident, as it seemed like she was finally back to tennis with full strength.

Not to forget, Naomi Osaka is a four-time singles Grand Slam champion, who has been away from the game in the last couple of years because of pregnancy and her mental health. Since her return, Osaka has recorded eight wins in 15 matches. Moreover, she also reached the quarterfinals of the 2024 Miami Open.

On the other side, Liudmila Samsonova has failed to get a decent start to her season. The Russian tennis star has played 13 matches on the tour this year, winning only four. However, she reached the semi-final of the Abu Dhabi Open, where she lost against the eventual winner, Elena Rybakina.

Head-to-head Records

Matches – 1

Naomi Osaka – 1

Liudmila Samsonova – 0

The two tennis stars have faced each other once, and their only meeting took place earlier this year at Indian Wells. It was a round of 16 fixture, where Osaka recorded the win 7-5, 6-3 in straight sets.

Where and how to watch the live streaming and TV broadcast of Naomi Osaka vs Liudmila Samsonova, Madrid Open 2024, second round match in India?

Unfortunately, there is no live telecast available for the WTA matches in India. But fans can watch the live streaming of the Naomi Osaka vs Liudmila Samsonova match on the Tennis TV platform, that will require subscription.

Prediction

Naomi Osaka has already recorded a victory over Liudmila Samsonova earlier this season, and her experience might help her repeat the story at the 2024 Madrid Open. The four-time Grand Slam champion has the experience of competing on a big level, as she has also achieved the top ranking in the WTA. Osaka is no stranger to pressure, and underestimating her on-court prowess will be a huge mistake.

However, Samsonova might have suffered a disappointing defeat against Naomi Osaka at Indian Wells earlier this year, but she might be aiming for retribution from the former WTA World No. 1 in the Spanish capital. The Russian tennis star can trouble Osaka with her accuracy and groundstrokes. Moreover, her versatility will also be a plus point for her in the Madrid Open clash.

Result: Naomi Osaka to win in three sets.

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