Naomi Osaka is about to start her run in the draw in Indian Wells. Naomi won the BNP Paribas Open once in 2018.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Naomi Osaka’s projected draw together withherplausible opposition in BNP Paribas Open. The Japanese has a favorable record (9-4) with the projected opponents.

R1 – Sara Errani’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Naomi Osaka

Sara Errani has a 7-5 win-loss record in 2024, 3-3 on hard. Regarding the last 20 years, Sara has a 234-189 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sara won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open the Italian surrendered to Arantxa Rus in the qualifications 7-6(1) 6-3.

H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Sara Errani

This contest would be 2^nd time that Naomi Osaka and Sara Errani square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Osaka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

R2 – Liudmila Samsonova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Liudmila Samsonova has a 4-6 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. In the last 9 years, Ludmilla has a 102-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Ludmilla won 4 of her last 10 matches.

Samsonova’s most significant achievement of this current year was getting to the semifinal Abu Dhabi.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Ludmilla surrendered to Bernarda Pera in the 2^nd round 2-6 7-6(8) 7-6(6).

H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Liudmila Samsonova

There is no head to head record between Naomi Osaka and Liudmila Samsonova since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

R3 – Elise Mertens’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-1 for Naomi Osaka

Elise Mertens has a 8-6 record in 2024, 7-5 on hard. Regarding the last 13 years, Mertens has a 252-126 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Mertens won 5 of her last 10 matches.

Elise’s best result of this current season was reaching the final Hobart.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Mertens was defeated by Xinyu Wang in the 1^st round 6-3 6-1.

H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Elise Mertens

This contest would be 5^th time that Naomi Osaka and Elise Mertens face off. The head to head is 3-1 for Osaka (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Naomi Osaka could take on Xinyu Wang. Their head to head is 0-0.

R4 – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 2-2

Cori Gauff has a 12-3 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 8 years, Cori has a 111-51 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant result of this current year was winning the title in Auckland where she overcame Elina Svitolina in the final 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Cori surrendered to Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter 6-4 6-0.

H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Cori Gauff

This would be the 5^th time that Naomi Osaka and Cori Gauff fight against each other. The head to head is 2-2 for Osaka and Gauff (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Naomi Osaka may fight against Anhelina Kalinina. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Naomi Osaka.

1/4 – Qinwen Zheng’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Naomi Osaka

Qinwen Zheng has a 11-4 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 8 years, the Chinese has a 97-47 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Qinwen won 7 of her last 10 matches.

The Chinese’s best achievement of the current year was getting to the final at the Australian Open .

Last year in BNP Paribas Open the Chinese didn’t play in this event.

H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Qinwen Zheng

This would be the 2^nd time that Naomi Osaka and Qinwen Zheng fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Osaka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Naomi Osaka could compete against Daria Kasatkina. Their head to head is 1-0 for Naomi Osaka.

1/2 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Naomi Osaka

Aryna Sabalenka has a 11-2 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. Talking about the previous 9 years, Sabalenka has a 200-87 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sabalenka won 8 of her last 10 matches.

Her best achievement of the current season was winning the tournament at the Australian Open where she defeated Qinwen Zheng in the final 6-3 6-2.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Aryna was overcome by Elena Rybakina in the final 7-6(11) 6-4.

H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This contest would be 2^nd time that Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Osaka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Naomi Osaka could play Jessica Pegula. Their H2H is 1-1.

Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

Iga Swiatek has a 14-2 win-loss record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. During the previous 9 years, Iga has a 147-39 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Pole won 8 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant achievement of the season was winning the competition in Australia where she defeated Angelique Kerber in the final 6-3 6-0, and in Doha where she overcame Elena Rybakina in the final 7-6(8) 6-2.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Iga was overcome by Elena Rybakina in the semifinal 6-2 6-2.

H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Iga Swiatek

This would be the 3^rd time that Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek square off. The head to head is 1-1 for Osaka and Swiatek (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Naomi Osaka could face Elena Rybakina. Their head to head record is 0-0.