Naomi Osaka, one of the legends of the game has shown her comeback to form with an impressive run at the Qatar Open this year. Having struggled with form, the Japanese sensation has made a bold statement and is now eyeing a title glory to start her 2024 campaign on a high. Having made her way into the round of 16, she will now be looking to make it through to the quarter.

But, standing her way will be the Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko who is eager to settle some accounts with the Japanese sensation. With the stage set for an epic encounter, who will come out on top? Let’s find out!

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Naomi Osaka is making a strong comeback, securing back-to-back victories against Caroline Garcia and Petra Martic, marking her first consecutive win since March 2022. In a nail-biting match against Martic, Osaka displayed a clutch performance, saving four set points to clinch a 6-3, 7-6 victory, showcasing her resilience under pressure. Focused on revitalizing her career, Osaka is actively participating in the Middle East, aiming to surpass her previous achievements.

On the other side, Lesia Tsurenko achieved a milestone by reaching the third round in Doha for the first time, delivering a solid performance against Ons Jabeur. Notably, her win over Jabeur also ended a 16-match losing streak against top 10 opponents, dating back five years.

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The 34-year-old Tsurenko is experiencing a career resurgence, marked by achievements in the WTA quarterfinals and impressive runs in Grand Slams over the last 13 months. Both Osaka and Tsurenko are showcasing their determination and skills on the tennis court.

Osaka vs Tsurenko: Head-to-head

Their meeting at the Qatar Open will be their 4th overall against each other. So far, these two have faced each other a total of 3 times out of which Naomi Osaka has managed to win on 2 occasions while Tsurenko managed to grab just 1 win.

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Interestingly, her only win came 5 years back in 2019 when the two faced each other at Brisbane International. With a win of 6-2, 6-4, Tsurenko secured her berth in the semi-finals of the tournament.

Prediction: Naomi Osaka could secure a win in a 3-set thriller

The match is set to be a pure thriller. While Osaka, who looks like she has managed to comeback to form will be looking ton secure her quarter-final berth. However, a recent sloppiness in her performance clearly indicates that she has not reached the level that she used to have.

Tsurenko can use it to her advantage and clinch the won. With an impressive win over Ons Jabeur, she made a bold statement and would now like to equal the head-to-head stats with the Japanese star. Who will come out on top in this encounter? Do let us know in the comments below!

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