Sofia Kenin is about to kick off her run in the draw in Osaka.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Sofia Kenin’s projected draw includingherprojected opposition in Japan Open. The American has a positive record (6-4) with the projected opponents.
R1 – Kayla Day’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Sofia Kenin
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47-20 | 27-11 | 15-5 | 1-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 31-18 | 28-11 | 3-4 | 0-1 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 25-30 | 8-17 | 12-8 | 3-1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 41-25 | 22-15 | 18-7 | 0-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 41-21 | 26-14 | 13-6 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 18-12 | 12-7 | 6-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 6-7 | 6-5 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 18-20 | 11-14 | 7-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Kayla Day has a 46-20 record in 2026, 26-11 on hard. In the course of the previous 12 years, Kayla has a 187-133 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Kayla’s most significant result of the season was getting to the final the W35 Le Lamentin, the W50 Orlando, the W35 Boca Raton and the W50 Berkeley.
Last year in Japan Open Day didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Sofia Kenin vs. Kayla Day
This match would represent the 3rd time that Sofia Kenin and Kayla Day face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Kenin (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
R2 – Paula Badosa’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Paula Badosa
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27-21 | 12-12 | 13-6 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 18-13 | 13-8 | 3-2 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 37-19 | 26-11 | 6-5 | 0-1 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 18-9 | 6-4 | 11-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 32-22 | 20-13 | 8-5 | 1-2 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 43-17 | 19-9 | 17-3 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 14-9 | 7-6 | 6-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 57-33 | 17-13 | 17-12 | 7-4 | 7-3 | 9-1 |
Paula Badosa has a 27-20 win-loss record in 2026, 12-11 on hard. Talking about the last 14 years, Badosa has a 175-99 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Badosa’s best achievement of the season was reaching the final the Bastad.
Last year in Japan Open Paula didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Sofia Kenin vs. Paula Badosa
This would be the 2nd time that Sofia Kenin and Paula Badosa play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Badosa (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Sofia Kenin could play Antonia Ruzic. Their head to head is 0-0.
1/4 – Katie Boulter’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Sofia Kenin
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23-21 | 10-11 | 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 23-21 record in 2026, 10-11 on hard. Talking about the last 14 years, the Brit has a 190-138 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Brit will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best achievement of the current season was winning the tournament in Ostrava where she beat Tamara Korpatsch in the final 5-7 6-2 6-1.
Last year in Japan Open Boulter was defeated by Sorana Cirstea in the 2nd round 6-3 6-1.
H2H Sofia Kenin vs. Katie Boulter
This contest would be 3rd time that Sofia Kenin and Katie Boulter play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Kenin (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Sofia Kenin could take on Viktorija Golubic. Their head to head record is 3-2 for Viktorija Golubic.
1/2 – Peyton Stearns’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Peyton Stearns
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25-24 | 18-16 | 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 the last 9 years, Stearns has a 118-94 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best achievement of the year was winning the competition in Austin where she defeated Taylor Townsend in the final 7-6(8) 7-5.
Last year in Japan Open Stearns didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Sofia Kenin vs. Peyton Stearns
This would be the 3rd time that Sofia Kenin and Peyton Stearns play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Stearns (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Sofia Kenin could face Magda Linette. Their H2H is 2-0 for Magda Linette.
Final – Ann Li’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Sofia Kenin
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29-25 | 18-16 | 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 29-25 record in 2026, 18-16 on hard. Talking about the last 11 years, Ann has a 168-117 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Li will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Last year in Japan Open the American lost to Rebecca Sramkova in the 2nd round 6-2 3-6 6-3.
H2H Sofia Kenin vs. Ann Li
This contest would be 4th time that Sofia Kenin and Ann Li face off. The head to head is 2-1 for Kenin (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Sofia Kenin could come up against Talia Gibson. Their head to head is 0-0.
