Nao Hibino is starting her campaign in the draw in Osaka. The previous year in Osaka, Nao lost in the qualifications to Laura Siegemund 6-1 6-4. In the previous edition of this tournament, she conquered Mananchaya Sawangkaew 3-6 7-5 6-3.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Nao Hibino’s projected draw andherpresumable opposition in Japan Open. The Japanese has a unfavourable record (3-5) with the projected opposition.
R1 – Olga Danilovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| 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. Regarding the last 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.
The Serbian’s most significant result of the current year was getting to the final the Antalya and Rouen.
Last year in Japan Open Olga didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Nao Hibino vs. Olga Danilovic
There is no head to head record between Nao Hibino and Olga Danilovic since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
R2 – Ashlyn Krueger’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
| 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 record in 2025, 17-15 on hard. In connection to 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 current season was reaching the final Abu Dhabi.
Last year in Japan Open Krueger was overcome by Elina Avanesyan in the 1st round 7-6(1) 6-3.
H2H Nao Hibino vs. Ashlyn Krueger
This contest would be 3rd time that Nao Hibino and Ashlyn Krueger clash against each other. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Hibino on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Nao Hibino may fight against Maria Sakkari. Their H2H record is 2-0 for Maria Sakkari.
1/4 – Elise Mertens’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Elise Mertens
| 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 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). The Belgian won 5 of her last 10 matches.Her most significant achievement of the current season was conquering the competition in Singapore where she defeated Ann Li in the final 6-1 6-4, and in Hertogenbosch where she overcame Elena Gabriela Ruse in the final 6-3 7-6(4).
Last year in Japan Open Elise reached the 2nd round in 2024 in Osaka before retiring against Kimberly Birrell when she was 3-6 7-5 4-1 ret..
H2H Nao Hibino vs. Elise Mertens
This contest would be 3rd time that Nao Hibino and Elise Mertens face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Mertens (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Nao Hibino could come up against Alexandra Eala. Their head to head record is 0-0.
1/2 – Naomi Osaka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
| 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 record in 2025, 22-9 on hard. In the previous 2 years, the Japanese has a 35-19 record on hard. The Japanese won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Naomi’s best achievement of the season was getting to the final Auckland, the Malo and Montreal.
Last year in Japan Open the Japanese didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Nao Hibino vs. Naomi Osaka
This match would represent the 3rd time that Nao Hibino and Naomi Osaka play each other. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Osaka on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Nao Hibino could face Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. Their H2H record is 0-0.
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 win-loss record in 2025, 24-15 on hard. In the course of the previous 7 years, the Czech has a 88-45 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Czech won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Linda’s most significant result of the current year was getting to the final Prague and Beijing.
Last year in Japan Open Linda didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Nao Hibino vs. Linda Noskova
This contest would be 3rd time that Nao Hibino and Linda Noskova clash against each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Hibino and Noskova (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Nao Hibino could play Leylah Annie Fernandez. Their H2H record is 4-1 for Leylah Annie Fernandez.