Naomi Osaka is about to kick off her run in the draw at the Australian Open. The past year at the Melbourne, Naomi lost in the 3rd round to Cori Gauff 6-3 6-4. In the previous edition of this tournament, she toppled Saisai Zheng 6-2 6-4 and Marie Bouzkova 6-2 6-4. The Japanese won the Australian Open once in 2019.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Naomi Osaka’s projected draw and the plausible opponents at Australian Open. Naomi has a weak record (5-7) against the likely opposition.
R1 – Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has a 2-2 win-loss record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the previous 16 years, Pavlyuchenkova has a 250-163 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Anastasia was defeated by Garbine Muguruza in the quarter 7-5 6-3.
H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
This contest would be 3rd time that Naomi Osaka and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova clash against each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Osaka and Pavlyuchenkova (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard .
R2 – Caroline Garcia’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Caroline Garcia has a 2-1 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 12 years, Caroline has a 169-133 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open the French player was overcome by Ons Jabeur in the 2nd round 1-6 6-2 6-3.
H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Caroline Garcia
There is no head to head record between Naomi Osaka and Caroline Garcia since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Anyhow, Naomi Osaka may compete against Polona Hercog. Their H2H is 0-0.
R3 – Ons Jabeur’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Ons Jabeur has a 3-2 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In the previous 12 years, Ons has a 110-88 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Ons lost to Sofia Kenin in the quarter 6-4 6-4.
H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Ons Jabeur
There is no head to head record between Naomi Osaka and Ons Jabeur since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
However, Naomi Osaka may come up against Andrea Petkovic. Their head to head record is 1-1.
R4 – Garbine Muguruza’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Garbine Muguruza has a 6-2 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the last 12 years, the Spaniard has a 196-96 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
The Spaniard’s best achievement of the current season was reaching the final in Melbourne.
Last year at the Australian Open Muguruza lost to Sofia Kenin in the final 4-6 6-2 6-2.
H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Garbine Muguruza
There is no head to head record between Naomi Osaka and Garbine Muguruza since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
Yet, Naomi Osaka could square off with Angelique Kerber. Their H2H is 4-1 for Angelique Kerber.
1/4 – Bianca Vanessa Andreescu’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Naomi Osaka
Bianca Vanessa Andreescu has still to play a match in 2021. In 2020 she had a 0-0. 0-0 on hard.
Last year at the Australian Open Andreescu didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Bianca Vanessa Andreescu
This contest would be 2nd time that Naomi Osaka and Bianca Vanessa Andreescu play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Osaka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard .
Anyhow, Naomi Osaka could fight against Petra Kvitova. Their H2H is 2-0 for Naomi Osaka.
1/2 – Simona Halep’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-1 for Simona Halep
Simona Halep has a 2-1 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. During the last 15 years, Simona has a 232-105 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Simona was defeated by Garbine Muguruza in the semifinal 7-6(8) 7-5.
H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Simona Halep
This contest would be 6th time that Naomi Osaka and Simona Halep play each other. The head to head is 4-1 for Halep (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard .
Anyhow, Naomi Osaka may play Aryna Sabalenka. Their H2H is 1-0 for Naomi Osaka.
Final – Ashleigh Barty’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 2-2
Ashleigh Barty has a 4-0 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. Talking about the previous 11 years, Barty has a 145-50 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Barty was overcome by Sofia Kenin in the semifinal 7-6(6) 7-5.
H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Ashleigh Barty
This match would represent the 5th time that Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty play each other. The head to head is 2-2 (see full H2H stats), 2-1 for Osaka on hard .
On the other hand, Naomi Osaka may compete against Sofia Kenin. Their head to head record is 2-2.
