Osaka Looks to Build Momentum on Grass as She Faces Tricky Opener Against Danilovic
Naomi Osaka, a wild card entry at the Bad Homburg Open, will open her campaign today against qualifier Olga Danilovic in a compelling first-round match. The four-time Grand Slam champion finally ended her four-year title drought in May, capturing the WTA 125 title in Saint-Malo. After her early exit from the French Open, she suffered a cluster of open-wound blisters on her left hand.
Danilovic, meanwhile, lifted her second career singles trophy last October in Guangzhou. Though she’s reached finals this season, the Serbian lefty is still chasing her first main draw title of 2025, setting the stage for a high-stakes opener between two players hungry for momentum.
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Osaka kicked off her season with a strong showing at the ASB Classic, reaching the final before a midsection strain forced her to withdraw. Still, she found her rhythm soon after, claiming her first title in four years and first on clay at the WTA 125 in Saint-Malo. Solid runs in Madrid and Rome saw her reach the last 16 in both, though early exits at Roland Garros and Berlin exposed lingering inconsistency.
Statistically, the former world No. 1 has competed in 20 matches this year, blasting 140 aces, winning 57.9% of her first-serve points, and converting 39.9% of break points.
Danilovic, by contrast, has had a stop-start season. She clinched a WTA 125 title in Antalya and finished runner-up at the Open de Rouen, while also making a career-best fourth-round run at the Australian Open. However, she has struggled to build momentum since, failing to advance beyond the round of 16 in any other tournament.
Across 22 matches this season, Danilovic has fired 57 aces, won 66.1% of her first-serve points, and converted 46.9% of break point opportunities, stats that reflect promise, if not consistency.
Naomi Osaka and Olga Danilovic do not have a head-to-head yet.
| Naomi Osaka | Category | Olga Danilovic |
| 56 | Current Ranking | 39 |
| 304-174 | Career W-L | 215-217 |
| 17-8 | YTD W-L | 17-10 |
| 7 | Career Titles | 2 |
| 4 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 0 | YTD Titles | 0 |
Osaka’s firepower and big-match experience give her the edge, but Danilovic’s lefty serve and solid stats could stretch this one. Still, Osaka should pull through.
Prediction: Naomi Osaka in straight sets
At -235, Osaka is the clear favorite, but Danilovic’s +186 odds and strong return game make her a live underdog. Osaka to win, but expect a tight scoreline.
Here are the betting odds according to FanDuel:
Naomi Osaka: -235
Olga Danilovic: +186
Here are the odds for total games as well as total sets for both players (sourced via FanDuel):
Total Games Over 22.5: -106
Total Games Under 22.5: -134
Total Games won by Osaka Over 12.5: -125
Total Games won by Danilovic Over 11.5: -125
Total Sets Over 2.5: +125
Total Sets Under 2.5: -175
(All Odds According to FanDuel: FanDuel offers exclusive promo codes, bonus deals and accurate odds for users upon signing up. Use FanDuel to ace your betting game in all sports!)
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