OLYMPICS. Naomi Osaka the top favorite before Barty, Sabalenka, Swiatek

Naomi Osaka is still considered the favorite to win the gold medal at the Olympic Games despite her recent retirement from the last 2 majors

Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka will be one of the athletes that will be the most in the spotlight in the upcoming Olympic Games. According to betting company Bet365, the world number 2 will also be the top favorite to win the gold medal in singles.

This comes a bit as a surprise since that Naomi Osaka has not been playing since the French Open when she decided to pull out from the major because she was struggling with mental health issues. Soon after, Naomi Osaka also decided to pull out from Wimbledon and focus only on her recovery and the Olympic Games.

According to bet365, the other top players who are favorite to win the tournament are Ashleigh Barty, Aryna Sabalenka, and Iga Swiatek.

These are the latest quotes.

  1. Naomi Osaka 4.00
  2. Ashleigh Barty 5.00
  3. Aryna Sabalenka 8.00
  4. Iga Swiatek 8.50
  5. Garbine Muguruza 12.00
  6. Karolina Pliskova 15.00
  7. Maria Sakkari 19.00
  8. Barbora Krejcikova 19.00
  9. Paula Badosa 21.00
  10. Elina Svitolina 26.00
  11. Elena Rybakina 26.00
  12. Petra Kvitova 26.00

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Naomi Osaka in 2021

Naomi Osaka Stats info

Ranked world no.2, the Japanese played her last match on the 30th of May when she overcame world no.74 Patricia Maria Tig 6-4 7-6(4) in the 1st round in French Open (draw).

Presently, during this year Naomi achieved a 14-3 win-loss record. Osaka conquered 1 title at the Australian Open.

Osaka
French Open
Osaka's Record
 

Ashleigh Barty in 2021

Ashleigh Barty Stats info

Currently the world no.1, the Australian played her last match on the 10th of July when she defeated world no.7 Karolina Pliskova 6-3 6-7(4) 6-3 in the final in Wimbledon to win her 12th career title.

This year Ashleigh owns a composed 35-6 win-loss record. Ashleigh has won 4 titles in 2021 in Melbourne, in Miami, in Stuttgart and in Wimbledon. The Australian was the runner-up in Madrid.

Barty
Wimbledon
Barty's Record

Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty faced off 4 times. Their current head to head is 2-2. The last time they fought against each other, Naomi Osaka won 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the final in Beijing (China Open) in October 2019.

You can see them in action in the following highlights.

Aryna Sabalenka in 2021

Aryna Sabalenka Stats info

Currently ranked no.3 (career-high), Sabalenka played her last match on the 8th of July when she was overcome by world no.7 Karolina Pliskova 5-7 6-4 6-4 in the semifinal in Wimbledon (draw).

Until now, during this year the Belarussian has a 34-11 record. Sabalenka clinched 2 titles in 2021 in Abu Dhabi and in Madrid. The Belarussian was the runner-up in Stuttgart.

Sabalenka
Wimbledon
Sabalenka's Record

Iga Swiatek in 2021

Iga Swiatek Stats info

Ranked world no.8 (career-high), the Pole played her last match on the 5th of July when she capitulated to world no.23 Ons Jabeur 5-7 6-1 6-1 in the 4th round in Wimbledon (draw).

At present, during this year Iga has a 27-8 record. Iga clinched 2 titles in 2021 in Adelaide and in Rome.

Swiatek
Wimbledon
Swiatek's Record

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek have never played each other until now in top events.