Naomi Osaka vs Jaqueline Cristian Preview & Prediction | 2025 Japan Women’s Open (Kinoshita Group Japan Open) | Quarter-Final

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Naomi Osaka faces Jaqueline Cristian 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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Naomi Osaka vs Jaqueline Cristian prediction

Naomi Osaka overcame a late injury scare to defeat 2024 champion Suzan Lamens and reach the last eight at the Japan Open.

The top seed claimed victory in a rollercoaster encounter by a 7-6 3-6 6-2 scoreline and will now face Jaqueline Cristian.

The Romanian hit back from a first-set bagel to sink eighth speed Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 0-6 6-4 6-2. 

This will their first meeting and much will depend on how Osaka recovers from the left leg issue she sustained late-on against Lamens. 

If the Japanese is firing, this is firmly on her racquet, but if there are mental and physical travails, then Cristian has a solid enough game to take advantage and it may be worth keeping an eye on news on Osaka's fitness ahead of the showdown. 

Naomi Osaka vs Jaqueline Cristian tip: Naomi Osaka to win