Ann Li vs Varvara Gracheva Preview & Prediction | 2025 Japan Women’s Open (Kinoshita Group Japan Open) | First Round

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Ann Li faces Varvara Gracheva at the Japan Women’s Open.
Ranking points: WTA 250
Start date/time:
Venue: Utsubo Tennis Center, Osaka, Japan
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel
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Ann Li vs Varvara Gracheva prediction
Ann Li will hope to carry on her momentum following her fine performance at the US Open.
The American is up to a career high of 42 with designs on pushing through the top 40 barrier prior to the climax of 2025.
The 25-year-old will be confident of notching up another win here as she leads 2-0 in the head-to-head with Varvara Gracheva.
The French world number 83 didn’t drop a set in qualifying but has not managed a tour-level win since Cincinnati and with confidence low and the psychology of a negative match-up, it’s clear Li is the safer bet.
Ann Li vs Varvara Gracheva tip: Ann Li to win