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Osaka Looks to Bounce Back at Japan Women's Open
15 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Osaka had a strong season, winning in Saint-Malo and reaching finals in Cincinnati and semifinals in New York
- Lamens had a modest season, with quarterfinal and first-round exits in recent events
- Osaka leads the head-to-head against Lamens 1-0
As of October 15th, 2025, former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka is set to face Suzan Lamens in the second round of the Japan Women's Open. Osaka has had a solid season so far, winning a title in Saint-Malo and reaching the finals in Cincinnati and the semifinals in New York. However, she also suffered a first-round exit at the China Open last month.
Entering the Japan Women's Open, Osaka cruised past Sonobe Okanka in the first round, winning 6-0, 6-4. The four-time Grand Slam champion is among the favorites to win the event this year as she looks to bounce back from her recent setbacks.
Lamens, on the other hand, has had a more modest season. After a third-round exit in Montreal, she reached the quarterfinals in Seoul and the first round in Beijing. In her first-round match at the Japan Women's Open, Lamens avenged her recent loss against Emiliana Arango, defeating the Colombian 6-1, 6-2.
Osaka holds a 1-0 head-to-head advantage over Lamens, having defeated the Dutchwoman in Rosmalen last year. The top-seeded Osaka is expected to be the clear favorite to win this second-round encounter and advance in the tournament.
