Naomi Osaka will clash against Qinwen Zheng in her opening match in San Jose. After 3 years, the former world number 1 will not have Wim Fissette. The Belgian coach has recently parted ways with Naomi, who will be coached again by her father, Leonard Francois. This is not the first time that Osaka has been coached by her father since it was Leanard Francois to mentor the Japanese sensation at the beginning of her career.
It is still not clear who will be Naomi’s next coach.
Naomi Osaka in 2022
Currently the world no.41, the Japanese played her last match on the 23rd of May when she lost to world no.22 Amanda Anisimova 7-5 6-4 in the 1st round of the French Open (draw).
This year the Japanese has achieved a 12-5 record. Naomi Osaka’s most significant accomplishment of the current season was reaching the final in Miami.
Qinwen Zheng in 2022
Now ranked no.51, Qinwen played her last match on the 2nd of July when she capitulated to world no.23 Elena Rybakina 7-6(4) 7-5 in the 3rd round in Wimbledon (draw).
Until now, during this year Qinwen owns an overall 27-12 win-loss record. Qinwen clinched 2 titles in 2022 Orlando and in the Valencia.
Naomi Osaka and Qinwen Zheng have never clashed against each other.