Maria Sakkari is about to begin her run in the draw in Osaka.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Maria Sakkari’s projected draw withherplausible opposition in Japan Open. Maria has a winning record (12-9) with the likely opponents.
R1 – Ashlyn Krueger’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Maria Sakkari
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25-27 | 18-17 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 29-26 | 19-17 | 6-6 | 0-0 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 44-26 | 26-15 | 8-6 | 2-2 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 34-22 | 23-17 | 10-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 15-14 | 10-11 | 5-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 12-11 | 12-7 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Ashlyn Krueger has a 24-25 win-loss record in 2025, 17-15 on hard. In the last 7 years, Krueger has a 108-83 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American needs to find her way after she has lost the previous 4 matches.
The American’s best achievement of the year was getting to the final Abu Dhabi.
Last year in Japan Open Ashlyn was defeated by Elina Avanesyan in the 1st round 7-6(1) 6-3.
H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Ashlyn Krueger
This match would represent the 2nd time that Maria Sakkari and Ashlyn Krueger play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Sakkari (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
R2 – Olga Danilovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Maria Sakkari
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23-17 | 6-9 | 13-4 | 1-1 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 38-19 | 11-4 | 25-12 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 26-15 | 4-6 | 17-6 | 2-1 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 19-14 | 0-2 | 16-10 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 20-15 | 10-5 | 10-6 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 11-8 | 6-3 | 3-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 30-25 | 5-9 | 18-10 | 5-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 32-13 | 4-4 | 25-7 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Olga Danilovic has a 21-16 record in 2025, 4-8 on hard. In connection to the previous 10 years, Danilovic has a 44-41 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Serbian won 4 of her last 10 matches.
Olga’s best achievement of the season was reaching the final the Antalya and Rouen.
Last year in Japan Open Olga didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Olga Danilovic
This match would represent the 3rd time that Maria Sakkari and Olga Danilovic play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Sakkari (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Maria Sakkari may face Nao Hibino. Their head to head is 2-0 for Maria Sakkari.
1/4 – Elise Mertens’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 6-5 for Maria Sakkari
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36-20 | 17-13 | 6-5 | 5-0 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 28-25 | 18-15 | 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 |
Elise Mertens has a 35-19 win-loss record in 2025, 16-12 on hard. In connection to the last 14 years, Elise has a 279-148 record on hard (Click here
to see full career record). Elise won 5 of her last 10 matches.Her most significant result of the year was conquering the title in Singapore where she defeated Ann Li in the final 6-1 6-4, and in Hertogenbosch where she defeated Elena Gabriela Ruse in the final 6-3 7-6(4).
Last year in Japan Open the Belgian reached the 2nd round in 2024 in Osaka before retiring against Kimberly Birrell when she was 3-6 7-5 4-1 ret..
H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Elise Mertens
This would be the 12th time that Maria Sakkari and Elise Mertens face off. The head to head is 6-5
for Sakkari (see full H2H stats), but Mertens leads 4-3 on hard in major tournaments.On the other hand, Maria Sakkari could face Alexandra Eala. Their H2H record is 0-0.
1/2 – Naomi Osaka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Naomi Osaka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35-15 | 24-9 | 8-3 | 0-0 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 22-18 | 13-10 | 5-5 | 1-0 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 14-9 | 13-7 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 18-6 | 16-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 16-3 | 16-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 40-11 | 29-7 | 9-2 | 1-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 43-21 | 28-9 | 5-4 | 4-5 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
Naomi Osaka has a 33-15 win-loss record in 2025, 22-9 on hard. During the last 2 years, Naomi has a 35-19 record on hard. The Japanese won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Osaka’s most significant achievement of the current year was getting to the final Auckland, the Malo and Montreal.
Last year in Japan Open Naomi didn’t play in this event.
H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Naomi Osaka
This match would represent the 6th time that Maria Sakkari and Naomi Osaka face off. The head to head is 3-2 for Osaka (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Maria Sakkari could play Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.
Final – Linda Noskova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40-26 | 26-17 | 3-5 | 3-1 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 28-18 | 19-8 | 6-6 | 0-1 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 34-20 | 22-10 | 6-5 | 5-2 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-17 | 10-5 | 14-5 | 16-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 38-11 | 13-7 | 10-4 | 15-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 7-5 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Linda Noskova has a 36-24 record in 2025, 24-15 on hard. In connection to the last 7 years, Noskova has a 88-45 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Noskova won 7 of her last 10 matches.
The Czech’s best achievement of the current year was reaching the final Prague and Beijing.
Last year in Japan Open Noskova didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Linda Noskova
This would be the 3rd time that Maria Sakkari and Linda Noskova square off. The head to head is 1-1 for Sakkari and Noskova (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Maria Sakkari may face Leylah Annie Fernandez. Their head to head record is 3-1 for Maria Sakkari.