The 2019 Australian Open women's final is set: it'll be No. 4 Naomi Osaka vs. No. 8 Petra Kvitova. The winner of the match will not only add to their Grand Slam tally—Osaka has one, Kvitova two—she will also become world No. 1 for the first time in her career.
Our SI panel of experts previews what shapes up to be a fantastic match. It will air on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 3:30 a.m. EST on ESPN.
Jon Wertheim: It's a great question, because the paths have been so very different. Strictly from an on-court perspective, you have to go with Kvitova, who has yet to drop a set and looked fantastic throughout the tournament.