Serena Williams's coach makes prediction about Osaka-Kvitova final
Serena Williams's coach Patrick Mouratoglou believes that Naomi Osaka will win the Australian Open final over Petra Kvitova in three sets. Speaking to ESPN, Mouratoglou said: "For both, this is probably the most important of their career. Kvitova, because she never won a Grand Slam outside of Wimbledon and because of what she's been through. Osaka's been so composed after the win at the US Open. To be able to handle that and continue to win only gives her confidence. Petra can obviously win, but I doubt she will be at her best considering the circumstances."
Darren Cahill, former Simona Halep's coach, said this final will mean more to Kvitova, who is older than Osaka: "I think Naomi's going to have many, many years of having cracks at it, chances to win a major. Petra's a little bit different, more so because of her journey and what she's been through. I think emotionally it's going to mean more for her. I think it maybe relaxes her a little more. Because when you think something's not achievable anymore, then get a second chance, it means that much more."
The former world No. 5 Jo Durie also gave her view:"For Osaka, it's her first serve. Kvitova's going to go after Osaka's second serve. She's been returning really well these two weeks. I think Osaka's going to get a few more balls back, and Petra might be a bit surprised about how well Naomi moves now."
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