WTA Finals 2018: Wednesday's Order of Play and Match Points

Play starts at 7.30pm local time

[1] Angelique KERBER (GER) v [3] Naomi OSAKA (JPN)

[5] Sloane STEPHENS (USA) v [8] Kiki BERTENS (NED)

MATCH POINTS

If Bertens wins in straight sets, Bertens qualifies for the next stage. 

If Bertens and Kerber win on Wednesday, Bertens qualifies as group winner, Osaka is eliminated (Kerber and Stephens play for the No.2 spot on Friday)
 
If Stephens wins in straight sets, Stephens qualifies.

If Stephens and Osaka win on Wednesday, Stephens qualifies as group winner, Kerber is eliminated (Osaka and Bertens play for the No.2 spot on Friday)

Kerber has won her last three matches against Osaka, all three in straight sets, most recently in the Round of 32 at Wimbledon this year. The Japanese won their first-ever encounter, though, at last year's US Open, 6-3, 6-1.

Stephens and Bertens have played only once before - and that was half a decade ago. The American won on the Rome clay back in 2013, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.