Katie Boulter is about to start her campaign in the draw in Osaka.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Katie Boulter’s projected draw alongsideherlikely opponents in Japan Open. Boulter has a unfavourable record (3-7) with the presumable opposition.
R1 – Linda Noskova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| 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 the course of the previous 7 years, Linda 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 season was getting to the final Prague and Beijing.
Last year in Japan Open the Czech didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Katie Boulter vs. Linda Noskova
There is no head to head record between Katie Boulter and Linda Noskova since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
R2 – Sorana Cirstea’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30-20 | 26-14 | 3-2 | 1-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 12-16 | 9-8 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 31-22 | 21-14 | 7-4 | 0-1 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 22-21 | 10-10 | 4-6 | 4-2 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 24-18 | 11-10 | 11-3 | 0-2 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-10 | 14-6 | 0-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 21-21 | 9-9 | 7-8 | 5-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 17-25 | 10-13 | 5-6 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
Sorana Cirstea has a 25-18 record in 2025, 21-12 on hard. Talking about the previous 21 years, Cirstea has a 274-213 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sorana won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of the year was conquering the tournament in Cleveland where she defeated Ann Li in the final 6-2 6-4.
Last year in Japan Open Sorana didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Katie Boulter vs. Sorana Cirstea
There is no head to head record between Katie Boulter and Sorana Cirstea since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
On the other hand, Katie Boulter could fight against Moyuka Uchijima. Their H2H is 1-0 for Katie Boulter.
1/4 – Marie Bouzkova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Marie Bouzkova
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31-21 | 20-12 | 9-6 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 27-22 | 17-16 | 7-3 | 1-0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 28-24 | 19-16 | 5-5 | 1-0 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 42-14 | 33-10 | 5-2 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 16-21 | 11-13 | 1-4 | 2-1 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-12 | 11-8 | 1-2 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 44-27 | 32-17 | 5-5 | 1-1 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 45-25 | 37-16 | 2-4 | 3-2 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
Marie Bouzkova has a 30-19 record in 2025, 19-10 on hard. In connection to the last 12 years, the Czech has a 262-132 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Marie won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant achievement of this current year was winning the competition in Prague where she overcame Linda Noskova in the final 2-6 6-1 6-3.
Last year in Japan Open Bouzkova lost to Ana Bogdan in the 2nd round 6-0 7-6(5).
H2H Katie Boulter vs. Marie Bouzkova
This would be the 5th time that Katie Boulter and Marie Bouzkova play each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Bouzkova (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Katie Boulter could compete against Viktorija Golubic. Their head to head record is 2-1 for Viktorija Golubic.
1/2 – Leylah Annie Fernandez’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Katie Boulter
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34-25 | 28-16 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 31-25 | 18-15 | 6-6 | 0-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 41-24 | 28-16 | 5-6 | 6-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 21-15 | 12-10 | 6-4 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 25-17 | 19-10 | 3-5 | 2-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 20-10 | 17-7 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 35-17 | 23-10 | 10-5 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 9-9 | 4-4 | 4-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Leylah Annie Fernandez has a 25-23 win-loss record in 2025, 19-14 on hard. As for the previous 9 years, Annie Fernandez has a 144-90 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Canadian won 4 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of this year was conquering the title in Washington where she beat Anna Kalinskaya in the final 6-1 6-2.
Last year in Japan Open Annie Fernandez didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Katie Boulter vs. Leylah Annie Fernandez
This contest would be 4th time that Katie Boulter and Leylah Annie Fernandez clash against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Boulter (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Katie Boulter could play Ann Li. Their H2H record is 0-0.
Final – Naomi Osaka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 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. Talking about the previous 2 years, Naomi has a 35-19 record on hard. Osaka won 6 of her last 10 matches.
The Japanese’s most significant result of this current year was reaching the final Auckland, the Malo and Montreal.
Last year in Japan Open Osaka didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Katie Boulter vs. Naomi Osaka
This would be the 4th time that Katie Boulter and Naomi Osaka square off. The head to head is 3-0 for Osaka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Katie Boulter could come up against Elise Mertens. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Elise Mertens.
