Elisabetta Cocciaretto vs Naomi Osaka Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Washington Citi Open

Prediction published on 31/07/2026, 01:32  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 31/07/2026 at 01:35 in Tennis Predictions

Elisabetta Cocciaretto has made it to the quarter-finals in Washington, where a battle with third seed Naomi Osaka awaits. This is their second meeting at an event held in the United States. Osaka has eight wins in her last 10 matches, and our prediction backs her to prevail here.

Cocciaretto has shown an infectious fighting spirit on her way to the last eight. The Italian, who has spent more than five hours on the court this week, has won both of her fixtures via a decider.

Cocciaretto outlasted eighth seed Emma Navarro in the previous round. Advancing to the quarters has catapulted Cocciaretto, this year’s champion in Hobart, 19 places to 52nd in the live ranking.

Naomi Osaka started her week with a bye to the second round, being a top-five seed. Facing off with Ashlyn Krueger, the Japanese star won in straight sets as the American retired with injury.

This week marks Osaka’s return to action after a three-week break following the end of the grass season. She has picked up from where she left off and is one of the favorites to go all the way and be crowned champion.

A finalist in Bad Homburg a month ago, Osaka, 15th in the live ranking, has won 21 of the 29 matches she has played this year.