Marie Bouzkova vs Naomi Osaka Preview & Prediction | 2025 Italian Open | Third Round
Marie Bouzkova takes on Naomi Osaka in the third round in Rome.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
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Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Marie Bouzkova vs Naomi Osaka prediction
Naomi Osaka stretched her winning streak on clay to seven matches with a hard-fought comeback victory over Viktorija Golubic.
The Japanese star was expecting a blockbuster battle with Paula Badosa, but when the Spaniard withdrew late on, she had to adjust to take on the Swiss lucky loser.
The former world number one dug deep to eventually find her form and prevail 2-6 7-5 6-1.
Osaka now meets world number 53 Marie Bouzkova, who has yet to drop a set in Rome after thumping Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-0 6-3 last time out.
This will be their third meeting with Osaka winning both of their previous encounters on hard courts in straight sets.
Their maiden showdown on clay as well as the four-time Grand Slam champion not being the same force she once was, makes this a tighter call, but the world number 48 is showing real resilience at present and with her confidence high she should find a way.
Marie Bouzkova vs Naomi Osaka tip:Naomi Osaka to win
