Ann Li vs Ashlyn Krueger Preview & Prediction | 2026 Japan Women’s Open | Semi-Final

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Ann Li meets Ashlyn Krueger in the semi-finals at the 2026 Japan Women’s Open at the Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka, Japan.

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 24 October 2026 at 4:00 am

Venue: Utsubo Tennis Center, Osaka, Japan

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Ann Li vs Ashlyn Krueger prediction

Ann Li stood firm at the death to see off the challenge of teenager Lilli Tagger.

The top seed powered through a final-set tie-break by a 7-0 scoreline to edge to a 6-4 3-6 7-6 win over the Austrian.

The American will now take on her compatriot, Ashlyn Krueger with a place in the final on the line after the world number 55 comfortably despatched fourth seed, Talia Gibson 6-1 6-3.

Krueger will hope it’s a case of third time lucky having yet to win a set against Li in their previous two meetings, including a 6-4 6-2 loss in Beijing recently.

Ashlyn is playing with real purpose here, but Li has the better overall form as well the the blueprint for success in the match-up.

Ann Li vs Ashlyn Krueger tip: Ann Li to win 2-0