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Former champion Naomi Osaka will take on American Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final today.
Brady is through to a grand slam final for the first time while Osaka is looking to reclaim the title she won in 2019.
Here is what you need to know ahead of the Australian Open women’s final...
Date, UK start time and venue
Naomi Osaka and Jennifer Brady will take to the court at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne at 8:30am GMT on Saturday, February 20, 2021.
How to watch
TV channel: Eurosport 1.
Live stream: Eurosport subscribers can watch online via eurosport.co.uk or the Eurosport app - and Eurosport is also accessible through Amazon Prime.
Head to head (h2h) record
Osaka leads 2-0 in WTA Tour matches.
2020 | Osaka bt. Brady 7-6(1), 3-6, 6-3 (US Open, hard)
2018 | Osaka bt. Brady 6-4, 6-4 (Charleston, clay)
Prediction: Osaka to win in three sets
Osaka heads into the final as the favourite, but Brady should put up a strong fight. Expect the Japanese prodigy to win, but it could take three sets and some nerves of steel.
Betting odds and tips (subject to change)
Osaka to win: 2/9
Brady to win: 9/2
Osaka to win in three sets: 7/2
Odds via Betfair Exchange. Click here to find out more.
