R3 PREDICTION. Naomi Osaka vs Kostyuk, Kontaveit, Kvitova, Martic, Kenin to win U.S. Open

U.S. Open draw - Naomi Osaka may need to topple Marta Kostyuk, Anett Kontaveit, Petra Kvitova, Petra Martic, Sofia Kenin to conquer the title in U.S. Open.

Naomi Osaka Stats info

Naomi Osaka is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the U.S. Open. The Japanese has defeated Misaki Doi 6-2 5-7 6-2 and Camila Giorgi 6-1 6-2 to reach the 3rd round where she will face Marta Kostyuk.

Draw Prediction with head to head records

This is Naomi Osaka’s projected draw with the plausible opponents at the U.S. Open. Naomi has a favorable record (9-2) against the likely opponents. Given the last performances, it seems that Sofia Kenin might have an edge on Serena Williams that seems to struggle also from a physical point of view.

R1 – Misaki Doi (81) – 6-2 5-7 6-2
R2 – Camila Giorgi (74) – 6-1 6-2
R3 – Marta Kostyuk (137) – H2H 0-0 – Prediction: Osaka in 2 sets
R4 – Anett Kontaveit (21) – H2H 4-0
or Magda Linette (37) – H2H 2-1
1/4 – Petra Kvitova (12) – H2H 2-0
or Jessica Pegula (63) – H2H 1-0
1/2 – Petra Martic (15) – H2H 1-0
or Angelique Kerber (23) – H2H 1-4
Fin – Sofia Kenin (4) – H2H 2-2
or Serena Williams (8) – H2H 2-1

R3 – Marta Kostyuk’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Prediction: Osaka in 2 sets

Marta Kostyuk Point Table info

Marta Kostyuk has a 15-6 win-loss record in 2020, 9-3 on hard. As for the previous 5 years, Kostyuk has a 43-16 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Ukrainian won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Last year at the U.S. Open Marta didn’t compete in this tournament.

H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Marta Kostyuk

There is no head to head record between Naomi Osaka and Marta Kostyuk since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

R4 – Anett Kontaveit’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-0 for Naomi Osaka

Anett Kontaveit Point Table info

Anett Kontaveit has a 21-7 record in 2020, 13-6 on hard. In the course of the last 5 years, Anett has a 135-80 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Anett won 8 of her last 10 matches.

Anett’s most significant achievement of this current year was reaching the final in Palermo.

Last year at the U.S. Open Anett capitulated to Belinda Bencic in the 3rd round w/o.

H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Anett Kontaveit

This contest would be 5th time that Naomi Osaka and Anett Kontaveit play each other. The head to head is 4-0 for Osaka (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard .

However, Naomi Osaka may face Magda Linette. Their H2H is 2-1 for Naomi Osaka.

1/4 – Petra Kvitova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Naomi Osaka

Petra Kvitova Point Table info

Petra Kvitova has a 14-4 record in 2020, 13-4 on hard. Talking about the previous 5 years, Kvitova has a 246-122 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Czech won 7 of her last 10 matches.

The Czech’s most significant result of the current season was getting to the final in Doha.

Last year at the U.S. Open Kvitova capitulated to Andrea Petkovic in the 2nd round 6-4 6-4.

H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Petra Kvitova

This would be the 3rd time that Naomi Osaka and Petra Kvitova clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Osaka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard .

Nevertheless, Naomi Osaka may face Jessica Pegula. Their head to head is 1-0 for Naomi Osaka.

1/2 – Petra Martic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Naomi Osaka

Petra Martic Point Table info

Petra Martic has a 11-7 record in 2020, 7-5 on hard. Talking about the last 5 years, Petra has a 138-111 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Petra won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Martic’s most significant achievement of this season was reaching the semi-finals in Dubai and Palermo.

Last year at the U.S. Open Petra was overcome by Serena Williams in the 4th round 6-3 6-4.

H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Petra Martic

This match would represent the 2nd time that Naomi Osaka and Petra Martic face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Osaka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard .

Anyhow, Naomi Osaka may play Angelique Kerber. Their H2H record is 4-1 for Angelique Kerber.

 

Final – Sofia Kenin’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 2-2

Sofia Kenin Point Table info

Sofia Kenin has a 17-6 record in 2020, 11-5 on hard. In the course of the previous 5 years, Sofia has a 133-66 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Her best result of this year was winning the title in at the Australian Open where she overcame Garbine Muguruza in the final 4-6 6-2 6-2, and in Lyon where she overcame Anna-Lena Friedsam in the final 6-2 4-6 6-4.

Last year at the U.S. Open Kenin was overcome by Madison Keys in the 3rd round 6-3 7-5.

H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Sofia Kenin

This contest would be 5th time that Naomi Osaka and Sofia Kenin play each other. The head to head is 2-2 for Osaka and Kenin (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard .

Alternatively, Naomi Osaka could fight against Serena Williams. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Naomi Osaka.