Naomi Osaka vs Suzan Lamens Head-to-Head Preview Prediction and Betting Odds for WTA Japan Open 2025 Round of 16
Naomi Osaka will compete in the Round of 16 at the WTA Japan Open 2025 in Osaka. The top seed is set to face Dutch player Suzan Lamens in a highly anticipated matchup. The winner will advance to the quarterfinals to take on either Jessica Bouzas Maneiro or Jaqueline Cristian.
Naomi Osaka vs Suzan Lamens Match Preview
Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, started the 2025 season strong, finishing as the runner-up at the ASB Classic. Despite struggling in major tournaments, she secured a WTA-125 title in Saint-Malo. Osaka’s performance improved with a solid showing at the Canadian Open, and she reached the semifinals of the US Open, maintaining a 33-15 record for the year.
Suzan Lamens has had a mixed performance in 2025, with a success rate of 50%. The 26-year-old achieved her best Grand Slam results this year, including a semifinal finish at the Open de Rouen. She came into this match after breaking a three-match losing streak, with the aim of breaking into the Top-50 rankings.
Head-to-Head Record
Naomi Osaka leads the head-to-head series against Suzan Lamens 1-0. Their previous encounter took place at ‘s-Hertogenbosch in 2024, where Osaka won decisively in straight sets.
| Year | Event | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ‘s-Hertogenbosch | Round of 16 | Naomi Osaka | 6-2, 6-2 |
Career Comparison
- Naomi Osaka
- Ranking: 16
- Career Record: 321-181
- WTA Titles: 10
- 2025 Record: 34-15
- Suzan Lamens
- Ranking: 57
- Career Record: 202-229
- WTA Titles: 0
- 2025 Record: 27-26
Betting Odds and Predictions
Naomi Osaka is the strong favorite for this matchup at 1/6, while Suzan Lamens is listed at 4/1. The odds imply that Osaka has a 77% chance of winning. Key betting insights include:
- Osaka Win: 1/6
- Lamens Win: 5/1
- Total Games >19.5: 9/10
- Osaka -5.5 (Game Handicap): 9/10
- Osaka to Win 2-0: 13/25
With Osaka’s commanding power and precision, she is expected to take charge early in the match. Lamens will need to rise to the occasion to stand a chance against the veteran star. The prediction is a straight-set victory for Naomi Osaka.
