Naomi Osaka put together a solid performance at the Libema Open and now looks ahead to the 2024 Berlin Open, where she will face Qinwen Zheng.
Osaka kicked off her grass season with a strong showing at the Libema Open, reaching the quarter-finals before falling to Bianca Andreescu. Despite the loss, Osaka is now focused on the Berlin Open and her upcoming match against Zheng.
On the other hand, Zheng, a tough opponent, has struggled on grass with a 2-6 record. Both players have limited grass court experience, but Osaka’s recent performance in Den Bosch could give her an advantage.
Head-to-head:
The head-to-head record between Osaka and Zheng stands at one win each. They last met in Rome this year, where Zheng emerged victorious. This match is likely to be decided by their aggressive playing styles and ability to maintain longer rallies.
| Naomi Osaka | Qinwen Zheng | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | H2H | 1 |
| 125 | Rank | 8 |
| 26 | Age | 21 |
| 15-11 | 2024 W/L | 18-10 |
| 280-159 | Career W/L | 193-86 |
Prediction:
Despite the competitive nature of both players, Osaka is favored to win this matchup based on her recent form. Expect Osaka to secure the victory in straight sets.
