Defending champion Naomi Osaka will face Chinese Zheng Saisai in the second round of women’s singles in Australian Open 2020 tournament. Osaka, who beat Petra Kvitova to clinch her maiden Australian Open title in 2019, beat Marie Bouzkova in straight sets to advance to the second round of the season’s first Grand Slam. Fans can find all information regarding the live telecast, online live streaming and score updates for the Naomi Osaka vs Zheng Saisai second-round match in women’s singles on this page. Zheng enjoyed a similar outing as the reigning champion on course to the second round. The Chinese beat Anna Kalinskaya (6-3, 6-2) in straight sets to progress. Meanwhile, for the live telecast, online live streaming and score updates for Naomi Osaka vs Zheng Saisai 2nd round of 2020 Australian Open, please scroll down. Maria Sharapova Unsure if She Will Be Back at Australian Open Next Year.

Osaka, a two-time Grand Slam winner, failed to defend her US Open title in New York last year and was knocked out from the 4th round. But the 22-year-old Japanese will hope that she can successfully defend her Australian crown. Osaka is seeded 3rd for 2020 Australian Open and holds a 1-0 lead over her Chinese opponent in head-to-head records, having already beaten her in a previous meeting. Simona Halep Beats Jennifer Brady 7-6(5), 6-1 to Reach Second Round of Australian Open 2020.

When Naomi Osaka vs Zheng Saisai Women’s Singles Second Round Match at Australian Open 2020

Naomi Osaka vs Zheng Saisai second round encounter in women’s singles of 2020 Australian Open will be played at the Margaret Court Arena on January 22, 2020 (Wednesday). The match has a tentative start time of 05:30 am IST (Indian Standard Time).

Naomi Osaka vs Zheng Saisai, Australian Open 2020 Women’s Singles Second Round Match Live Telecast

Fans can catch the live action Naomi Osaka vs Zheng Saisai 2nd round women’s singles encounter on Sony channels. Sony Pictures is the official broadcaster of Australian Open 2020 in India. Viewers can switch to Sony Six, Sony Ten 2, Sony Six HD and Sony Ten 2 HD to watch the match live. Sony Ten 3 will live telecast the match with Hindi commentary.

Naomi Osaka vs Zheng Saisai, Australian Open 2020 Women’s Singles Second Round Match Live Streaming Online

SonyLiv, which is the official online streaming media outlet of Sony Network, will be live streaming the Naomi Osaka vs Zheng Saisai women’s singles encounter of Australian Open for its online fans in India. Naomi Osaka beat Zheng Saisai 4-6, 6-7 when both these players last met each other in the Madrid Open qualifiers in 2016.

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