Marie Bouzkova vs Ena Shibahara Preview & Prediction | 2025 Japan Women’s Open (Kinoshita Group Japan Open) | First Round

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Marie Bouzkova faces Ena Shibahara 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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Marie Bouzkova vs Ena Shibahara prediction

Marie Bouzkova will be a heavy favourite against Japanese wildcard Eva Shibahara.

The Czech has reached the latter stages of several tournaments of late but will be eager to bounce back from a humbling loss to Iga Swiatek in Wuhan. 

Shibahara has only won one of her last five across all tiers and has managed just three victories on tour all year.

The world number 184 will be keen to make a mark in her homeland, but fifth seed Bouzkova is better in all departments and should progress easily if she settles quickly.

Marie Bouzkova vs Ena Shibahara tip: Marie Bouzkova to win 2-0