Naomi Osaka feeling happy ahead of clashing vs Bouzkova in the AO R1. H2H and prediction

Naomi confirms that she is in an optimal mental space right now

Naomi Osaka is about to start her title defense at the Australian Open where she will face Marie Bouzkova in the first round. The Japanese sensation was asked by the journalists about how she feels before the slam of the season.

Naomi looked extremely relaxed when talking to the press to reveal that she feels more at ease this year at the Australian Open. The Japanese commented:

“I feel in a better headspace though, compared to where I was after I lost Brisbane last year. But honestly, last year was the toughest year of my life, so I would hope it gets better. But I think every year I get more comfortable on the tour, so hopefully that somewhat translates into my matches. Last year I feel like I was young. I was just this young kid that was going out.”

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Naomi Osaka vs. Marie Bouzkova. H2H and prediction

Naomi and Maria have never played with each other so far. The prediction is Osaka winning in straight sets.

Head to head Naomi Osaka vs. Marie Bouzkova

 

Naomi Osaka’s ranking and performance in 2020

Naomi Osaka Stats info

Now the world no.3, Naomi played her last match on the 11th of January when she capitulated to Karolina Pliskova 6-710 7-63 6-2 in the semifinal in Brisbane.

Naomi Osaka’s most significant accomplishment of the current season was reaching the semi-finals in Brisbane.

Marie Bouzkova’s ranking and performance in 2020

Marie Bouzkova Stats info

Now the world no.59, the Czech played her last match on the 14th of January when she lost to Catherine Cartan Bellis 3-6 7-64 6-3 in the 1st round in Hobart.

Naomi Osaka and Marie Bouzkova have never played each other.