US Open: Naomi Osaka vs Karolina Muchova Offshore Odds, Preview, and Picks (2024)

The action in the women’s second-round continues on Thursday, as two proven players in Grand Slam competitions will collide. Naomi Osaka will be hoping to build on her impressive first-round showing when she comes up against 2023 French Open finalists Karolina Muchova.

Before Betting On Naomi Osaka vs Karolina Muchova

Naomi Osaka’s dreams of a third US Open title are well and truly alive. The Japanese star emerged as a leading chance for a fifth Grand Slam title after a dominant display in the opening round against tenth-seed Jelena Ostapenko. It was an emotional success for the former champion, who previously won the US Open in 2020.

Osaka vowed to return to the court after watching the US Open from the stands in 2023, and she surely justified that decision after beating Ostapenko in a heavyweight opening round clash at Flushing Meadows. The Japanese player smashed down nine aces in the dominant win, and won 80% of the points on her first serve.

However, another tricky assignment awaits on Thursday, as she will come up against the 2023 French Open runner-up Karolina Muchova. The Czech player has notable wins over widely-regarded players such as Ashleigh Barty and Aryna Sabalenka, proving that she will present a real test against Osaka. She also reached the final four at the US Open for the first time last year.

Muchova was also in impressive form in the opening round of matches after landing a straight sets success against Katie Volynets. The Czech player converted on five from seven break point opportunities, and hit 73 winners in the match.

Naomi Osaka vs Karolina Muchova Odds & Picks

This is another excellent clash in the women’s competition, but we were taken aback by Osaka’s dominant display in the opening round of the US Open. For that reason, we will be siding with the Japanese player to secure a spot in the third round.

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