Naomi Osaka faces Anastasija Sevastova on Centre Court at IGA Stadium in Montreal in a Canadian Open Round of 16 battle between two resurgent players.
Sevastova, a 35-year-old 386th-ranked Latvian wildcard, is chasing a return to her former heights. Once ranked as high as No. 11 in 2019, her career paused for maternity leave and a break from the tour.
Her Canadian Open run in 2025 has been phenomenal, knocking out Ajla Tomljanovic, Magda Linette, and Jessica Pegula to make her way into the fourth round.
Meanwhile, fans have seen shades of Osaka’s past brilliance throughout 2025, including at the DC Open last month, where she reached the Round of 16, falling to the also-resurgent Emma Raducanu.
Osaka has dominated in two of her three matches in this tournament, and gutted out a three-set, two-and-a-half-hour win over Liudmila Samsonova in the second round.
This afternoon, two players riding waves of momentum will collide on Centre Court.
Osaka-Sevastova Head-to-Head
Osaka leads their head-to-head 3–2. Their most recent match, however, was when both were in peak form, back in 2019, with Osaka winning in three sets at the Australian Open.
This afternoon, the rivalry resumes — with both once again playing high-quality tennis.
What to Watch
Serving pressure: Osaka’s experience and rising first-serve numbers — averaging 70.5% first-serve points won against Ostapenko — should put extra strain on Sevastova’s return and backhand side.
Sevastova’s grit: The 35-year-old is deadly in extended rallies and plays with high tactical IQ. Expect her to attack short balls early and disrupt rhythm with precision and variety.
Mental balance: May be what determines the final result. Osaka’s breakthrough mentality will be tested if Sevastova hangs tight deep into rallies — she’ll need to avoid chasing errors and play her forehand aggressively.
Prediction
Prediction: Osaka in three sets. Osaka’s clean serving and consistent form give her the edge, but Sevastova’s fighting spirit will produce tight games — especially if Osaka drops serve early.
How to Watch Naomi Osaka vs. Anastasija Sevastova
This afternoon’s Round of 16 match between Naomi Osaka and Anastasija Sevastova is now expected to start at around 3:20 PM Eastern on Centre Court at IGA Stadium in Montreal, after Madison Keys’s win over Karolina Muchova in three sets.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its streaming-only T2 Channel, available for free on Amazon Prime Video here.
The Tennis Channel has a live stream simulcast of its TV coverage, along with a dedicated feed for the Osaka-Sevastova match here.
Should none of these viewing options work for you, the Tennis Channel has a standalone streaming subscription available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Osaka vs. Sevastova
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Estimated Start Time: 3:20 PM Eastern (following Muchova–Keys)
Venue: IGA Stadium, Montreal
Court: Centre Court
TV Coverage: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
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