Viktorija Golubic is 3 wins away to conquer the title in Osaka. Viktorija has defeated Bianca Vanessa Andreescu 6-3 4-6 6-4 and Marie Bouzkova 1-6 6-2 7-63 to reach the quarter where she will face Sorana Cirstea.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Viktorija Golubic’s projected draw together withherpresumable opposition in Japan Open. The Swiss has a unfavourable record (0-5) against the projected opposition.
1/4 – Sorana Cirstea’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Sorana Cirstea
| 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 27-18 record in 2025, 23-12 on hard. As for the last 21 years, Sorana has a 276-213 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Romanian won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant achievement of the year was winning the tournament in Cleveland where she defeated Ann Li in the final 6-2 6-4.
Last year in Japan Open the Romanian didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Viktorija Golubic vs. Sorana Cirstea
This match would represent the 2nd time that Viktorija Golubic and Sorana Cirstea clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Cirstea (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
1/2 – Leylah Annie Fernandez’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Leylah Annie Fernandez
| 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 27-23 win-loss record in 2025, 21-14 on hard. Regarding the last 9 years, Annie Fernandez has a 146-90 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Canadian won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant achievement of this season was conquering the title in Washington where she overcame Anna Kalinskaya in the final 6-1 6-2.
Last year in Japan Open Leylah didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Viktorija Golubic vs. Leylah Annie Fernandez
This match would represent the 3rd time that Viktorija Golubic and Leylah Annie Fernandez fight against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Annie Fernandez (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Viktorija Golubic could come up against Rebecca Sramkova. Their head to head is 4-0 for Viktorija Golubic.
Final – Naomi Osaka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 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 35-15 record in 2025, 24-9 on hard. Talking about the last 2 years, the Japanese has a 37-19 record on hard. The Japanese won 7 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 Osaka didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Viktorija Golubic vs. Naomi Osaka
This match would represent the 3rd time that Viktorija Golubic and Naomi Osaka face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Osaka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Viktorija Golubic may fight against Jaqueline Cristian. Their head to head is 2-1 for Viktorija Golubic.