Canadian Open 2024: Ons Jabeur vs Naomi Osaka preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick

Match details

Fixture: (9) Ons Jabeur vs Naomi Osaka

Date: August 6, 2024

Tournament: Canadian Open 2024

Round: First round (Round of 64)

Venue: Toronto, Canada

Category: WTA 1000

Surface: Hard

Prize money: $2,788,468

Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | Canada - Sportsnet, TVA Sports | UK - Amazon Prime Video | India - Sony Liv

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Ons Jabeur vs Naomi Osaka preview

Jabeur at the Italian Open - Day Five - Source: Getty

World No. 16 Ons Jabeur will take on Naomi Osaka in the first round of the Canadian Open on Tuesday (August 6).

Jabeur has had a mediocre season so far, chalking up 16 wins from 29 matches, including quarterfinal runs in Abu Dhabi, Madrid, Paris, Nottingham, and Berlin. She outfoxed the likes of Linda Nosokova and Wang Xin Yu in the German Open, but couldn't make her mark against Coco Gauff in the last eight.

The Tunisian will enter Toronto on the back of a third-round exit in Wimbledon and a first-round withdrawal in Washington. She was poised to face Robin Montgomery in the Citi Open but withdrew from her opening bout due to a minor shoulder injury.

Osaka at the Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 1 - Source: Getty

Naomi Osaka, meanwhile, returned to the women's tour this year after her maternity leave. She's had a positive season so far, winning 16 of her 30 matches, including quarterfinal runs in the Qatar Open and the Libema Open. She also reached the fourth round of the Italian Open, where to lost to Zheng Qinwen in straight sets.

The former World No. 1 will enter Toronto on the back of early exits in Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics. Despite a spirited effort against Angelique Kerber in Paris, she fell to the German 7-5, 6-3. Osaka will be eager to register a strong result in Toronto.

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Ons Jabeur vs Naomi Osaka head-to-head

Osaka leads the head-to-head against Jabeur 1-0, with their only encounter being the 2021 Australian Open where Naomi won in straight sets.

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Ons Jabeur vs Naomi Osaka odds

Player Name	Moneyline	Handicap Bets	Total Games
Ons Jabeur
Naomi Osaka

Odds will be updated when available.

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Ons Jabeur vs Naomi Osaka prediction

Osaka in Paris 2024 - Tennis - Source: Getty

Two high-quality players will face each other in the first round of the 2024 Canadian Open. Neither of them has had a breakthrough moment this year and will be itching to register a strong result.

Jabeur has struggled to stamp her authority against higher-ranked opponents this year. She reached three finals on the main tour in 2023 but is yet to make a deep run this season. The Tunisian has a solid all-around game with great anticipation on the tennis court.

Osaka, on the other hand, came agonizingly close to outlasting the defending champion Iga Swiatek in the French Open. It could've been the highlight of her season but she couldn't hurdle past the Pole and boost her confidence. She has shown glimpses of her high-intensity game this year and will be one to watch out for.

Considering their record on hard courts and recent results on tour, a close first-round encounter is on the cards in Toronto. Jabeur's resilience and versatile shot-making ability could see her through to the next round against an out-of-form Osaka.

Pick: Jabeur to win in three sets.