Naomi Osaka vs Petra Kvitova
Australian Open
Date: Saturday January 26
Court/start time: 8.30am GMT, Rod Laver
Naomi Osaka kept her hopes of winning back-to-back grand slam titles alive by dispatching Serena Williams' conqueror Karolina Pliskova to reach the Australian Open final.
Osaka produced a brutal display of power hitting under the roof on Rod Laver Arena, striking 56 winners in a 6-2 4-6 6-4 victory and will face Petra Kvitova on Saturday.
The 21-year-old's achievement makes her the first women to back up a first slam title by making the final of the next major tournament since Jennifer Capriati in 2001.
As well as the title, the world number one ranking will also be on the line on Saturday, with Kvitova and Osaka both looking to get there for the first time.
Start time
The match has an approximate start time of 8.30am on Saturday January 26. The match will be played in the Rod Laver Arena.
TV, online and live stream information
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Head to Head record
Saturday's meeting will be the first between Naomi Osaka and Petra Kvitova. Neither player has reached this stage of the Melbourne Grand Slam before, while Saturday's match will also be a straight shootout to be crowned world No1.
Betting tips via Betfair | UK users only | Odds subject to change
- Naomi Osaka win price: 11/10
- Petra Kvitova win price: 4/5
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