Australian Open women’s singles final – Naomi Osaka vs Jennifer Brady: UK start time, live stream and TV channel

TENNIS’ first Grand Slam trophy of 2021 will be won in Melbourne as Jennifer Brady takes on Naomi Osaka.

The pair will square up for the first time in a final after every single player was forced to hole up in a hotel room for two weeks in order to play in the Covid-hit Australian Open.

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The American and the Japanese star face off in Melbourne on Saturday[/caption]

Osaka, 25, defeated court icon Serena Williams to qualify for the final and she is up against an unknown quantity in American Brady, 23, who is playing in her first Grand Slam showpiece.

What time does the Australian Open women’s singles final start?

• The match begins at 8.30am UK time on Saturday, February 20.
• The final will be three sets long.

What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?

• The final is live on Eurosport 2.
• Live coverage starts from 8am UK time.
• You can also get the Eurosport Player for just 99p for the first two months via Amazon Prime.