Viktorija Golubic vs Mai Hontama Preview & Prediction | 2026 Japan Women’s Open | First Round

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Viktorija Golubic meets Mai Hontama in the first round at the 2026 Japan Women’s Open at the Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka, Japan.

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 19 October 2026 at 3:00 am

Venue: Utsubo Tennis Center, Osaka, Japan

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Viktorija Golubic vs Mai Hontama prediction

Viktorija meets Mai Hontama for the second time when they do battle in Osaka.

The Swiss is enjoying her best season for several years and comes into this one leading the head-to-head 1-0 following a 1-6 6-4 6-4 success in Lyon in 2022.

Home hope, Hontama only has two tour-level wins in 2026 but will be desperate to make her mark in her homeland. 

The smart money is on the higher-ranked Swiss veteran to prevail, but Mai could well nab a set too. 

Viktorija Golubic vs Mai Hontama tip: Over 20.5 games