Naomi Osaka vs Liudmila Samsonova Preview & Prediction | 2025 German Open (Berlin Tennis Open) | First Round

Naomi Osaka meets Liudmila Samsonova in the first round in Berlin.

Ranking points: WTA 500

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Venue: Rot-Weiss Tennis Club, Berlin, Germany

Surface: Outdoor grass

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Naomi Osaka vs Liudmila Samsonova prediction

Naomi Osaka will be in danger of being a big-name casualty when she meets Liudmila Samsonova. 

The four-time major winner is not known for her grass court prowess and it is statistically her Russian opponent’s best surface.

Samsonova won the Berlin title four years ago and also lifted the winners' trophy in S'Hertogenbosch last year. 

Osaka leads the head-to-head 2-1 and chalked up a 6-2 6-4 success in Miami earlier this year, but it was on her much-favoured hard court.

This is their maiden clash on grass and Samsonova has the higher ranking and a game style that makes her more comfortable on the turf. 

Naomi Osaka vs Liudmila Samsonova tip: Liudmila Samsonova to win