Naomi Osaka showcased her resilience and fighting spirit in a thrilling comeback victory over Karolina Muchova at the Australian Open. After dropping the opening set 1-6, Osaka regrouped and dominated the next two sets with a 6-1, 6-3 scoreline to advance to the third round.
The match started with Muchova taking control, quickly building a 5-0 lead in the first set. Osaka struggled with errors and appeared off rhythm, while Muchova confidently hit winners and took control of the match. However, Osaka did not give up. She reset her approach at the start of the second set, improving her first-serve percentage from 45% to 80% and taking two consecutive breaks to claim the set 6-1.
In the final set, Osaka continued to show her determination and skill. She broke Muchova’s serve in the fourth game and remained patient despite facing several break points. Osaka’s backhand became a key weapon, dominating cross-court rallies and helping her secure crucial points. She faced a couple of break points but showed no nerves, ultimately sealing the victory with a 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 win.
This victory marks a significant milestone for Osaka, who had been on a three-match losing streak against Muchova. It also demonstrates her readiness to return to the top of the women’s tennis tour. Osaka’s next challenge will be against Belinda Bencic, a former world No. 4 who has made a strong return to the tour after maternity leave.
Osaka’s comeback win is a testament to her mental toughness and determination to succeed. She left everything on the court and proved that she is still a force to be reckoned with in the world of tennis.
Osaka at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Now the world no.51, Naomi has an overall 6-1 match record in 2025. Osaka is playing at the moment at the Australian Open where she overcame 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 current record is 3-2 for Bencic.
Osaka was the finalist 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
Now ranked no.20, the Czech played her last match on the 15th of January when she was overcome by world no.51 Naomi Osaka 1-6 6-1 6-3 in the 2nd round of the Australian Open (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Czech has managed to achieve a composed 3-3 match record. Karolina Muchova’s most significant result of the current year was getting to the semifinal in Australia.
Naomi Osaka and Karolina Muchova fought against each other 4 times. Their actual head to head record is 2-2.