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Keys To The Match

Japan Japan

N. Osaka

  • Use explosive first serves to generate free points and put immediate pressure on Ruzic's return position

  • Press forward during medium-length rallies to finish points before Ruzic can settle into longer exchanges

  • Step inside the baseline on second serves to attack vulnerable deliveries and create break opportunities

Croatia Croatia

A. Ruzic

  • Convert break chances with precision when Osaka's delivery rhythm wavers under pressure

  • Mix in forehand dropshots from neutral positions to pull Osaka forward and disrupt her deep court positioning

  • Steer rallies toward extended crosscourt exchanges where longer points favor your baseline endurance

Insights powered by AOLabs AI*

Path To Victory

Naomi Osaka

Japan Japan

N. Osaka

R1
Croatia A. Ruzic
Upcoming

20th Jan
Winner of

S. Cirstea or E. Lys

Croatia Croatia

A. Ruzic

R1
Japan N. Osaka
Upcoming

20th Jan
Winner of

S. Cirstea or E. Lys

Recent Performances

Prior to AO26

Naomi Osaka

Japan Japan

N. Osaka

Season 2026

United Cup
K. Swan
N. Osaka
6 4
1
7 7
6
United Cup
M. Sakkari
N. Osaka
6
6
4
2

Season 2025

WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles Quarterfinal
N. Osaka
J. Cristian
W/O
WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles Round of 16
N. Osaka
S. Lamens
7 8
3
6
6 6
6
2
WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles Round of 32
N. Osaka
W. Sonobe
6
6
0
4
WTA Wuhan, China Women Singles Round of 32
N. Osaka
L. Noskova
6 2
3
7 7
6
WTA Wuhan, China Women Singles Round of 64
N. Osaka
L. Fernandez
4
7
6
6
5
3
WTA Beijing, China Women Singles Round of 64
N. Osaka
A. Sasnovich
6
4
2
1
6
6

Croatia Croatia

A. Ruzic

Season 2026

WTA Hobart, Australia Women Singles Round of 16
A. Ruzic
S. Sierra
7
6
5
4
WTA Hobart, Australia Women Singles Round of 32
E. Arango
A. Ruzic
5
1
7
6
WTA Brisbane, Australia Women Singles Qualification round 1
A. Ruzic
M. Timofeeva
5
4
7
6

Season 2025

WTA 125K Limoges, France Women Singles Quarterfinal
C. Bucsa
A. Ruzic
6
6
1
0
WTA 125K Limoges, France Women Singles Round of 16
L. Klimovicova
A. Ruzic
1
2
6
6
WTA 125K Limoges, France Women Singles Round of 32
T. Korpatsch
A. Ruzic
4
6
4
6
3
6
WTA 125K Angers, France Women Singles Semifinal
K. Rakhimova
A. Ruzic
4
6
7
6
3
5
WTA 125K Angers, France Women Singles Quarterfinal
D. Salkova
A. Ruzic
7
2
2
5
6
6

Top Ranked / Year

Naomi Osaka

Japan Japan

N. Osaka

Croatia Croatia

A. Ruzic

16 2026 71
16 2025 70
58 2024 132
658 2023 241
42 2022 296
13 2021 336
3 2020 1162
3 2019 1127
*AI-assisted content. Errors may occur

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