Viktorija Golubic is about to go ahead with her run in the draw in Osaka. The previous year in Osaka, Viktorija lost in the 2nd round to Viktorija Golubic 1-6 6-2 7-63. In the previous edition of this tournament, she defeated Bianca Vanessa Andreescu 6-3 4-6 6-4 and Marie Bouzkova 1-6 6-2 7-6(3).
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Viktorija Golubic’s projected draw includingherprojected opposition in Japan Open. Viktorija has a winning record (8-5) with the likely opponents.
R1 – Mai Hontama’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Viktorija Golubic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33-26 | 25-20 | 7-5 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 27-33 | 17-20 | 7-6 | 3-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 31-34 | 28-27 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 55-28 | 38-18 | 6-5 | 9-2 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 38-25 | 25-15 | 5-5 | 3-3 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 41-15 | 32-12 | 8-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 7-4 | 6-3 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 29-30 | 20-22 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 7-5 |
Mai Hontama has a 33-26 record in 2026, 25-20 on hard. As for the previous 11 years, Hontama has a 243-167 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Japanese will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Last year in Japan Open the Japanese surrendered to Kimberly Birrell in the qualifications 6-1 7-6(5).
H2H Viktorija Golubic vs. Mai Hontama
This contest would be 2nd time that Viktorija Golubic and Mai Hontama play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Golubic (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.
R2 – Katie Boulter’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 2-2
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22-21 | 9-11 | 5-6 | 5-1 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 22-22 | 9-14 | 8-4 | 1-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 38-23 | 24-12 | 3-6 | 3-2 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 40-20 | 22-12 | 1-1 | 3-3 | 10-4 | 4-0 |
| 2022 | 29-18 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 16-7 | 9-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 28-15 | 12-9 | 5-1 | 7-3 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 14-8 | 10-6 | 1-1 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 15-11 | 8-8 | 0-0 | 7-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Katie Boulter has a 22-21 win-loss record in 2026, 9-11 on hard. Regarding the last 14 years, the Brit has a 189-138 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Katie will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best result of this current year was winning the competition in Ostrava where she overcame Tamara Korpatsch in the final 5-7 6-2 6-1.
Last year in Japan Open the Brit was defeated by Sorana Cirstea in the 2nd round 6-3 6-1.
H2H Viktorija Golubic vs. Katie Boulter
This match would represent the 5th time that Viktorija Golubic and Katie Boulter clash against each other. The head to head is 2-2 (see full H2H stats), 2-0 for Golubic on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Viktorija Golubic may compete against Himeno Sakatsume. Their head to head is 1-0 for Viktorija Golubic.
1/4 – Kimberly Birrell’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Viktorija Golubic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29-26 | 23-17 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 5-5 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 41-29 | 31-17 | 1-5 | 3-2 | 6-5 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 41-30 | 22-19 | 1-1 | 1-6 | 12-4 | 5-0 |
| 2023 | 42-33 | 32-21 | 4-7 | 0-1 | 1-4 | 5-0 |
| 2022 | 41-25 | 38-20 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 8-15 | 5-6 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
Kimberly Birrell has a 29-26 win-loss record in 2026, 23-17 on hard. In the last 13 years, Kimberly has a 207-153 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Australian will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best result of this season was winning the title in Seoul where she beat Maya Joint in the final 6-4 6-2.
Last year in Japan Open the Australian lost to Katie Volynets in the qualifications 6-4 6-3.
H2H Viktorija Golubic vs. Kimberly Birrell
This contest would be 4th time that Viktorija Golubic and Kimberly Birrell clash against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Golubic (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Viktorija Golubic may take on Paula Badosa. Their H2H record is 2-0 for Paula Badosa.
1/2 – Peyton Stearns’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25-23 | 18-15 | 6-6 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 19-21 | 9-14 | 8-4 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 25-23 | 13-15 | 11-6 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 45-23 | 19-13 | 19-7 | 6-1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-15 | 29-12 | 1-2 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 8-9 | 8-7 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 6-6 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 24-17 | 12-7 | 12-10 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Peyton Stearns has a 25-23 record in 2026, 18-15 on hard. In connection to the last 9 years, Peyton has a 118-94 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Peyton will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best result of the year was conquering the competition in Austin where she overcame Taylor Townsend in the final 7-6(8) 7-5.
Last year in Japan Open the American didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Viktorija Golubic vs. Peyton Stearns
This contest would be 3rd time that Viktorija Golubic and Peyton Stearns fight against each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Golubic and Stearns (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Viktorija Golubic may play Oleksandra Oliynykova. Their H2H record is 0-0.
Final – Ann Li’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Viktorija Golubic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28-25 | 17-16 | 9-6 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 33-25 | 20-15 | 7-6 | 4-1 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 42-27 | 16-14 | 22-9 | 4-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 36-28 | 16-13 | 15-9 | 4-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 16-20 | 7-10 | 2-3 | 4-3 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 25-14 | 19-8 | 1-1 | 4-2 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 20-9 | 17-7 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 44-22 | 22-12 | 17-5 | 3-1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
Ann Li has a 28-25 record in 2026, 17-16 on hard. In the course of the previous 11 years, the American has a 167-117 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Ann will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Last year in Japan Open the American surrendered to Rebecca Sramkova in the 2nd round 6-2 3-6 6-3.
H2H Viktorija Golubic vs. Ann Li
This contest would be 4th time that Viktorija Golubic and Ann Li square off. The head to head is 2-1 for Golubic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Viktorija Golubic could face Talia Gibson. Their H2H record is 0-0.
