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2020 Brisbane International Queensland Tennis Centre Karolina Pliskova vs Naomi Osaka |
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Karolina Pliskova and Naomi Osaka face off in the second semi-final of the Brisbane International. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 5:45pm (AEDT).
The Brisbane International is set up perfectly, with two cracking semi-finals. The second of which seems likely to provide the eventual champion. Madison Keys and Petra Kvitova will have already decided the first of the spots in the final before Japan’s number one Naomi Osaka does battle with the number two player in the world Karolina Pliskova.
Osaka outlasted Kiki Bertens in three sets in the quarter finals, her third match of the tournament that went the full distance. Pliskova defeated Alison Riske in her match to reach the final four, looking as powerful and strong as she did in her matches late in 2019.
This clash looms as something of an epic with both women prepared to stand up in the court in an attempt to take time away from their opponent. That should lead to a brutal ground stroke battle with the player able to move their opponent around from the base line at a distinct advantage.
Both women serve well and will use that weapon to set up much of their play. Look for 1st service percentage to be a key statistic in this match.
Prediction
There will be little in this contest and Osaka will fancy her chances against the second best player in the world. However, it will be Pliskova for me with a dominant serve and the ability to soak up pressure the keys to an eventual three set victory.
Game information
Where: Queensland Tennis Centre
When: 5:45pm AEDT)
TV: 9GO, 9NOW
Betting: Karolina Pliskova $2.50, Naomi Osaka $1.48
Catch all the action on The Roar with live coverage from 5:45pm (AEDT).
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Karolina Pliskova has defeated Naomi Osaka in three tight sets to advance to the final of the Brisbane International for 2020. After a tough first set in which Osaka held sway in the tie-break, Pliskova found a way to win the second, before Osaka appeared to lose her way mentally in the third. The Czech served well and continued to apply the pressure whilst the Japanese struggled to regain the composure she had earlier in the match. In the end it was a grinding victory for Pliskova and one that sends her into the final against Madison Keys. Be sure to stick with the Roar for live coverage of that contest tomorrow and thanks for being on board for the match tonight. Final Score Karolina Pliskova………6...7...6 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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Game, set, match Pliskova. She has come from a set down and beaten Naomi Osaka in the semi-final. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...6 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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Ad Pliskova as Osaka dumps a return in the net. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...5 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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Deuce. A terrific serve from the Czech and the easy put away. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...5 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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Ad Osaka after a cracking forehand down the line return. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...5 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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Deuce. The Osaka forehand catches the tape..... and falls the wrong way. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...5 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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Ad Osaka, Awful double fault from Pliskova. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...5 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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Deuce. ACE from Pliskova. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...5 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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Ad Osaka. The Japanese blazes a forehand winner. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...5 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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Deuce. Osaka fights back. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...5 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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40-30 Osaka blazes a return that catches the tape yet stays in the court. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...5 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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40-15 Match points now for Pliskova. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...5 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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30-15 Pliskova misses with the backhand. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...5 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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30-00 Another ace from the Czech. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...5 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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Pliskova serves for the match and starts with an ACE. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...5 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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Game Pliskova. A cracking backhand does the job. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...5 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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00-40 Another error from Osaka. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...4 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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00-30 Pliskova with a chance here. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...4 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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00-15 Double fault from Osaka to start her service game. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...4 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2
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Game Pliskova after another solid serve. Karolina Pliskova………6...7...4 Naomi Osaka…..….......7...6...2