Lucia Bronzetti is set to face Naomi Osaka in the second round of the WTA China Open 2024. Bronzetti has had a strong season, reaching the quarterfinals in Hobart and the semifinals in Strasbourg. Osaka, a former world number one, has struggled with injuries and form this year. However, she reached the quarterfinals at the US Open. The head-to-head record between the two players is in favor of Osaka, who has won both of their previous meetings. The match is scheduled for September 21.