Tokyo 2022: Naomi Osaka vs Daria Saville preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick

Naomi Osaka and Daria Saville are playing each other in Tokyo 2022.

Naomi Osaka and Daria Saville are playing each other in the first round of the Tokyo 2022 tournament.

The winner of the Tokyo 2022 tournament will receive $757,900.

Naomi Osaka is the defending champion in the 2022 Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. She will play Daria Saville in first round. Savile is ranked in 50th place. She reached her first quarterfinal of the year at the WTA 250 in Guadalajara. The Australian reached the fourth round of BNP Paribas Open as a qualifier. Her next notable result came at Citi Open, where she reached semifinals. In the Granby Championships, she lost to Darie Kasatkina. At the US Open she was beaten by Danielle Collins in straight sets.

Naomi Osaka and Daria Saville are going to meet in the main draw of the Tokyo 2022 tournament.

Naomi Osaka is the current champion of Japan. Daria Saville is a former champion.

Both players lost in the first round of the US Open. Daria Saville has notched up better results than Naomi Osaka in recent weeks. Osaka's serve has lost some of its sting and potency. Savile is a player who can get Osaka running all over the court. Naomi is the favorite to win in three sets.