Naomi Osaka is 6 wins away to conquer the title in Indian Wells. Osaka has defeated Sara Errani 6-3 6-1 to reach the 2nd round where she will face Liudmila Samsonova.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Naomi Osaka’s projected draw includingherpresumable opponents in BNP Paribas Open. The Japanese has a winning record (8-4) with the presumable opponents.
R2 – Liudmila Samsonova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26-21 | 12-13 | 6-5 | 0-0 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 34-24 | 25-15 | 4-4 | 1-1 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 30-17 | 26-10 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 39-22 | 15-9 | 6-9 | 8-3 | 10-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 20-12 | 10-6 | 4-4 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 32-28 | 8-9 | 10-10 | 9-6 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 65-23 | 12-4 | 49-16 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 3-1 |
| 2017 | 36-19 | 2-1 | 18-11 | 12-4 | 0-0 | 4-3 |
Liudmila Samsonova has a 4-6 win-loss record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 9 years, the Russian 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 year was reaching the semifinal Abu Dhabi.
Last year in BNP Paribas Open Ludmilla was overcome by Bernarda Pera in the 2nd 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
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25-22 | 15-12 | 6-5 | 1-1 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 30-22 | 24-16 | 5-4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 29-23 | 19-14 | 4-3 | 2-2 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 33-20 | 20-10 | 9-5 | 2-2 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 34-13 | 17-7 | 9-4 | 8-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 35-27 | 23-14 | 4-6 | 1-3 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 46-21 | 25-13 | 16-2 | 1-2 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 43-25 | 20-12 | 13-6 | 9-3 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
Elise Mertens has a 8-6 record in 2024, 7-5 on hard. In connection to the previous 13 years, Elise has a 252-126 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Elise won 5 of her last 10 matches.
The Belgian’s best achievement of the current year was getting to the final Hobart.
Last year in BNP Paribas Open Elise capitulated to Xinyu Wang in the 1st round 6-3 6-1.
H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Elise Mertens
This would be the 5th 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.
On the other hand, Naomi Osaka may play Xinyu Wang. Their H2H record is 0-0.
R4 – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 2-2
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41-15 | 22-8 | 14-5 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 51-16 | 40-9 | 7-4 | 0-0 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 38-23 | 23-16 | 10-4 | 0-1 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-16 | 16-10 | 16-4 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 12-8 | 7-5 | 2-2 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 29-15 | 9-6 | 7-5 | 7-3 | 6-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 9-4 | 4-2 | 5-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Cori Gauff has a 12-3 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. Talking about 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 best result of the current season was winning the title in Auckland where she defeated Elina Svitolina in the final 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3.
Last year in BNP Paribas Open the American lost to Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter 6-4 6-0.
H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Cori Gauff
This match would represent the 5th time that Naomi Osaka and Cori Gauff play 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.
Anyhow, Naomi Osaka may face Anhelina Kalinina. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Naomi Osaka.
1/4 – Qinwen Zheng’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Naomi Osaka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37-14 | 19-8 | 17-4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 37-19 | 23-11 | 11-4 | 3-1 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 39-19 | 27-12 | 10-4 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 34-11 | 7-1 | 16-6 | 11-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 38-8 | 3-3 | 26-3 | 9-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 14-11 | 14-8 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 14-9 | 12-8 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Qinwen Zheng has a 11-4 win-loss record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. As for the last 8 years, the Chinese has a 97-47 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Chinese won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Zheng’s best achievement of the year was getting to the final at the Australian Open .
Last year in BNP Paribas Open Zheng didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Qinwen Zheng
This would be the 2nd time that Naomi Osaka and Qinwen Zheng face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Osaka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Naomi Osaka could compete against Daria Kasatkina. Their H2H is 1-0 for Naomi Osaka.
1/2 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Naomi Osaka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46-11 | 30-6 | 15-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 55-14 | 35-9 | 14-3 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-22 | 20-15 | 9-5 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 45-18 | 24-11 | 13-3 | 1-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 29-10 | 14-7 | 6-3 | 9-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 39-22 | 28-12 | 5-5 | 4-1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 51-25 | 34-13 | 7-6 | 3-2 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 36-25 | 20-11 | 2-4 | 6-6 | 7-3 | 1-1 |
Aryna Sabalenka has a 11-2 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the last 9 years, Aryna has a 200-87 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Belarussian won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant achievement of this season was winning the competition at the Australian Open where she beat Qinwen Zheng in the final 6-3 6-2.
Last year in BNP Paribas Open Sabalenka capitulated to Elena Rybakina in the final 7-6(11) 6-4.
H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This match would represent the 2nd time that Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Osaka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Naomi Osaka may take on Jessica Pegula. Their head to head is 1-1.
Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59-8 | 29-5 | 26-2 | 2-0 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 68-11 | 42-8 | 19-2 | 0-0 | 7-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 67-9 | 42-6 | 18-1 | 5-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-15 | 18-10 | 12-2 | 2-1 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 16-5 | 6-4 | 7-1 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 34-17 | 17-8 | 10-3 | 4-3 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 43-6 | 8-1 | 34-5 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Iga Swiatek has a 15-2 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 9 years, the Pole has a 148-39 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Iga won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of the season was winning the competition in Australia where she beat 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 surrendered to Elena Rybakina in the semifinal 6-2 6-2.
H2H Naomi Osaka vs. Iga Swiatek
This contest would be 3rd time that Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek fight against each other. 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 may come up against Marketa Vondrousova. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Marketa Vondrousova.
