Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas are among the top favorites in the current Western & Southern Open that is uncharacteristically played in the New York bubble prepared by the USTA.
No fans but plenty of live streaming
Unfortunately, this Western & Southern Open will be played without fans. However, the event will be streamed live on Tennis TV (ATP) and on WTAtv (WTA). In addition, fans can watch the tournament on bet365. To be able to watch live streaming on bet365, a funded account is required or you need to have placed a bet in the previous 24 hours. 18+ BeGambleAware.
Fans based in the US can enjoy the tournament on Tennis Channel and ESPN. Regarding the rest of the world, here the list of the broadcasters per country (ATP and WTA).
Serena Williams vs. Arantxa Rus or Alison Van Uytvanck
Ranked no.9, Serena played her last match on the 14th of August when she surrendered to Shelby Rogers 1-6 6-4 7-65 in the quarter in Lexington.
At the moment, this season Serena has a 10-3 win-loss record. Serena Williams has won 1 title in Auckland.
Serena will commence her run at the Western & Southern Open against either Arantxa Rus or Alison Van Uytvanck
Naomi Osaka vs. Karolina Muchova
Currently the world no.10, Naomi played her last match on the 7th of February when she surrendered to Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-0 6-3 in the Rubber 1 of the Fed Cup.
Naomi Osaka’s most significant result of the present year was getting to the semi-finals in Brisbane. Naomi will kick start her run in New York against Karolina Muchova.
Novak Djokovic vs. Richard Berankis
Currently the world no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 29th of February when he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4 in the final in Dubai to win his 79th career title.
This season the Serbian has a 18-0 win-loss record. Djokovic clinched 2 titles in 2020 at the Australian Open and in Dubai.
Novak will play his first match in New York against Richard Berankis.
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Kevin Anderson
Ranked world no.6, Tsitsipas played his last match on the 7th of March when he beat Jeson Patrombon 6-2 6-1 in the Rubber 4 of the Davis Cup.
This season Tsitsipas has a 11-5 win-loss record. The Greek conquered 1 title in Marseille. Tsitsipas was the finalist in Dubai.
