Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka are definitely not clay-court specialists and they are very well aware that they need a lot of practice before competing on the dirt. Emma and Naomi are already in Madrid, where they will compete in the local WTA1000 event. Here is a video about one of their practice sessions.
Emma Raducanu in 2022
Currently the world no.11 (career-high), Raducanu played her last match on the 22nd of April when she lost to world no.1 Iga Swiatek 6-4 6-4 in the quarter in Stuttgart (draw).
This year Emma has a composed 5-7 record.
Naomi Osaka in 2022
Now ranked no.36, Naomi played her last match on the 2nd of April when she lost to world no.1 Iga Swiatek 6-4 6-0 in the final in Miami (draw).
At present, during this year Osaka owns a compiled 11-3 record. Naomi Osaka’s latest run in Miami was the best achievement of her season.
Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka have never fought against each other.