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Keys To The Match

Japan Japan

N. Osaka

  • Use powerful serves to the corners and T-line to collect free points and control hold patterns

  • Strike hard during break chances to turn opponent's second serve struggles into momentum-shifting breaks

  • Stay composed after dropped serves and focus on breaking right back before opponent finds rhythm

Australia Australia

M. Inglis

  • Step inside the baseline on second serves to take early control and build pressure in return games

  • Mix in dropshots and variety during rallies to disrupt rhythm and create finishing opportunities near the net

  • Draw points into longer rallies where fitness and consistency can help stay competitive in tight moments

Insights powered by AOLabs AI*

Path To Victory

Naomi Osaka

Japan Japan

N. Osaka

R1
Croatia A. Ruzic
6
-
3
3
-
6
6
-
4
R2
Romania S. Cirstea
6
-
3
4
-
6
6
-
2
R3
Australia M. Inglis
Upcoming

24th Jan
Winner of

A. Kalinskaya or I. Swiatek

Maddison Inglis

Australia Australia

M. Inglis

R1
Australia K. Birrell
7 8
-
6 6
6 9
-
7 11
6
-
4
R2
Germany L. Siegemund
6
-
4
6 3
-
7 7
7 10
-
6 7
R3
Japan N. Osaka
Upcoming

24th Jan
Winner of

A. Kalinskaya or I. Swiatek

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
Maddison Inglis

Australia Australia

M. Inglis

Season 2026

Australian Open Women Singles Qualification final
T. Korpatsch
M. Inglis
4
4
6
6
Australian Open Women Singles Qualification round 2
C. Liu
M. Inglis
6
6
4
7
2
6
Australian Open Women Singles Qualification round 1
M. Inglis
L. Romero Gormaz
4
7
6
6
6
2

Season 2025

WTA Hong Kong, Hong Kong Women Singles Round of 32
M. Inglis
Y. Wang
4
7
3
6
6
6
WTA Hong Kong, Hong Kong Women Singles Qualification final
M. Inglis
J. Lu
6
6
4
4
WTA Hong Kong, Hong Kong Women Singles Qualification round 1
M. Inglis
M. Melnikova
6
6
2
4
WTA Tokyo, Japan Women Singles Qualification final
V. Gracheva
M. Inglis
6
6
3
1
WTA Tokyo, Japan Women Singles Qualification round 1
M. Inglis
H. Baptiste
2
6
1
RET
6
4
0

Top Ranked / Year

Naomi Osaka

Japan Japan

N. Osaka

Maddison Inglis

Australia Australia

M. Inglis

17 2026 168
16 2025 164
58 2024 153
658 2023 285
42 2022 180
13 2021 141
3 2020 130
3 2019 130
5 2018 380
68 2017 770
48 2016 551
*AI-assisted content. Errors may occur

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