In a twist of fate, Caroline Garcia finds herself facing Naomi Osaka once again in the first round of the Australian Open. The French tennis star couldn’t help but joke about the recurring matchup, posting on social media, “New year, same draw @AustralianOpen This is starting to be a classic @naomiosaka “.
Garcia and Osaka have faced each other four times on the WTA Tour, with their head-to-head record currently tied at 2-2. Last year, Garcia emerged victorious in their Australian Open first-round clash with a 6-4, 7-6 (2) win. Despite Osaka’s hopes of avoiding a repeat encounter, the draw gods had other plans.
Reflecting on the situation, Garcia humorously remarked, “It seems like we’re destined to meet here every year!” The lighthearted comment showcases Garcia’s good sportsmanship and sense of humor.
The upcoming match promises to be an exciting one, with both players bringing their A-game to the court. Garcia, known for her versatility and net play, will look to replicate last year’s success, while Osaka, a two-time Australian Open champion, will aim to reclaim her dominance and overcome the mental and physical hurdles of her post-pregnancy comeback.
Caroline Garcia in 2025
Currently ranked no.58, the French player played her last match on the 14th of September 2024 when she surrendered to world no.24 Magdalena Frech 7-6(4) 7-5
in the semifinal in Guadalajara (draw).Presently, during this year Garcia has achieved a composed 17-17 record.
Naomi Osaka in 2025
Ranked world no.50, Osaka played her last match on the 5th of January when she had to retire when playing against world no.41 Clara Tauson in the final and the scoreline was 4-6 .
This year Naomi has a compiled 4-1 win-loss record. Naomi Osaka’s latest run in Auckland was the best achievement of her season.
Caroline Garcia and Naomi Osaka played each other 4 times. Their head to head is 2-2.