Naomi Osaka meets Jelena Ostapenko in a third-round match this afternoon at the 2025 Canadian Open in Montreal.
Osaka reached this stage thanks to a stirring comeback over Liudmila Samsonova in Round 2 — saving three match points in a 4‑6, 7‑6(6), 6‑3 thriller. Ostapenko, the 22nd seed, advanced after a three-set win over Renata Zarazua in the second round.
Osaka’s turnaround against Samsonova may signal a shift in momentum. She battled through serve inconsistency and mounting pressure to notch a much-needed win over a top‑20 opponent.
Ostapenko, by contrast, has shown flashes of her major-winning brilliance — recently lifting the Stuttgart title — but remains erratic in longer matches.
Osaka-Ostapenko Head-to-Head
Osaka holds a 2-0 lead in the head-to-head, including a straight-sets win at last year’s U.S. Open in the Round of 128.
What to Watch
Expect Osaka to leverage deep returns and aggressive baseline strokes when she finds rhythm.
Meanwhile, Ostapenko will aim to strike early with flat groundstrokes and forward movement.
Whoever can maintain consistency with their first serve in the big moments will likely control this battle between two former Grand Slam champions.
Prediction
Osaka in three sets. Osaka’s mental resilience and recent comeback form give her a slight edge. If she can stabilize her serve and stay tactically focused, she could prevail in two sets, but most likely will need three sets to take this match.
How to Watch Naomi Osaka vs. Jelena Ostapenko
The Naomi Osaka–Jelena Ostapenko match is scheduled to start at 12:30 PM Eastern on Centre Court at IGA Stadium, Montreal.
The match will air live on the Tennis Channel as part of its Centre Court coverage. You can watch the Tennis Channel simulcast on its website or a dedicated stream for the Osaka–Ostapenko match here.
Should none of those options work for you, a standalone Tennis Channel subscription is available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Osaka vs. Ostapenko
Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Scheduled Start Time: 12:35 PM Eastern
Venue: IGA Stadium, Montreal
Court: Centre Court
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website, with simulcast and dedicated match feed.
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