Peyton Stearns to Face Naomi Osaka in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Round of 16
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia, one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, continues to captivate audiences as it reaches the Round of 16. According to a report by USA Today, No. 42-ranked Peyton Stearns is set to face No. 48 Naomi Osaka in a highly anticipated matchup.
In their previous matches, Stearns secured a hard-fought three-set victory over Madison Keys (2-6, 6-2, 7-6) in the Round of 32 on Saturday. Meanwhile, Osaka heads into this match on the back of a three-set win against Marie Bouzkova (4-6, 6-3, 6-3) in her last match on Saturday in the Round of 32. As reported by USA Today, fans can catch the action live on Tennis Channel, with streaming options available on Fubo.
Matchup Statistics and Analysis
A closer look at the matchup statistics reveals some interesting insights. Stearns has had a relatively successful run on clay courts over the past year, winning one tournament and boasting a match record of 10-4 on that surface. In terms of serve and return winning percentages on clay, Stearns has won 61.4% of her games on serve and 46.7% on return. She has also converted 48.4% of her break-point opportunities on clay (75 of 155) over the past 12 months.
On the other hand, Osaka has had a tougher time on clay courts, posting a 2-4 record in four tournaments over the past 12 months. However, she has shown resilience in her service games, winning 71.6% of her service games when playing on clay. Her winning percentage in return games stands at 29.2%. Osaka has won 47.7% of break points on clay courts (21 out of 44), which ranks 153rd.
Recent Form and Past Results
Stearns’ recent form has been impressive, with her last tournament seeing her reach the Round of 16, where she was eventually defeated by No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka on April 29 (2-6, 4-6). Meanwhile, Osaka’s last tournament saw her face off against Lucia Bronzetti in the Round of 128, where she was taken down 4-6, 6-2, 4-6 on April 22.
Futures Odds and Predictions
The latest futures odds from USA Today suggest that Stearns is the underdog, with odds of +3300 to win the 2025 Internazionali BNL d’Italia. Osaka, on the other hand, has odds of +1800 to lift the trophy. These odds are courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook and BetMGM Sportsbook.
As USA Today reports, this highly anticipated matchup promises to be an exciting encounter, with both players looking to make their mark on the tournament. Fans can follow the action live on Tennis Channel or stream it online via Fubo. With their contrasting styles and recent form, this match is set to be a thrilling contest that will keep tennis enthusiasts on the edge of their seats.
