Naomi Osaka delivered a stunning performance to defeat Karolina Muchova in the second round of the Australian Open, winning 1-6, 6-1, 6-3. The match, which took place at Kia Arena, saw Osaka rally from a set down to secure her victory. This win marks Osaka’s first third-round appearance in a Grand Slam since her maternity leave.
Osaka, a two-time Australian Open champion, expressed her satisfaction with the match, stating, “I felt like I left everything I had on the court. Just to be back on these courts… it really makes my whole year.” The victory was particularly sweet for Osaka, who had lost to Muchova in their previous encounter at the US Open last year.
With this win, Osaka advances to face Belinda Bencic in the third round. Bencic, who is also returning from maternity leave, leads their head-to-head meetings 3-2. The upcoming match promises to be an exciting clash between two mothers making their comeback on the court.
Osaka’s performance has been a highlight of the tournament so far, showcasing her resilience and determination to reclaim her place among the top players in tennis. Her ability to overcome adversity and deliver a strong performance has been a testament to her unwavering spirit and dedication to the sport.
As Osaka continues her journey in the Australian Open, fans and tennis enthusiasts alike eagerly await her next match, hoping to witness more of her exceptional play and tenacity on the court.
Osaka at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.51, Osaka has achieved an overall 6-1 win-loss record in 2025. Osaka is competing at the Australian Open where she defeated the world no.67 Caroline Garcia 6-3 3-6 6-3 and the world no.20 Karolina Muchova 1-6 6-1 6-3
.Naomi Osaka will take on the world no.294 Belinda Bencic in the 3rd round. Their head to head is 3-2 for Bencic.
Osaka got to the final in Auckland (ASB Classic).
The Japanese won 7 titles in her career: all of them conquered on hard courts. (See the list of her titles)
Karolina Muchova in 2025
Currently the world no.20, the Czech played her last match on the 15th of January when she lost to world no.51 Naomi Osaka 1-6 6-1 6-3 in the 2nd round of the Australian Open (draw).
Currently, during this year Karolina has managed to achieve a 3-3 record. Karolina Muchova’s most significant performance of this season was getting to the semifinal in Australia.
Naomi Osaka and Karolina Muchova clashed against each other 4 times. Their current head to head is 2-2.