Naomi Osaka’s Preparation for Wimbledon 2025
Naomi Osaka is set to enhance her match readiness for the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, having been awarded a wild card entry into next week’s competition. This comes on the heels of her participation in the 2025 Berlin Open, where she, alongside Bianca Andreescu and Eva Lys, competed after receiving similar wild cards.
Performance at the Berlin Open
In her opening match against Liudmila Samsonova, Osaka managed to take the first set 6-3 but ultimately fell short, losing the match 6-3, 6-7, 4-6. The match was fiercely contested, with both players curiously ending the game having won 107 points each, illustrating the narrow margins at play.
Despite the loss, Osaka’s solid performance raised some concerns about missing an opportunity for momentum heading into the following week. However, these worries have dissipated as she has officially been included in the main draw for the 2025 Bad Homburg Open through a wild card allocation. The tournament organizers announced her participation on their social media platforms, marking a significant achievement in securing a high-profile player just days before Wimbledon.
Challenges on Grass and Recent Achievements
Osaka’s history on grass surfaces has been somewhat challenging, as she has often struggled since the onset of her career. The two-time Grand Slam champion has never progressed beyond the third round at Wimbledon, and her success in higher-tier tournaments has primarily been on hard courts. Nevertheless, she is actively working on expanding her skill set across different surfaces; her recent victory at a 125K tournament in Saint-Malo – her first title on clay – is evidence of her commitment and determination to grow as a versatile player.
Last year, Osaka reached the second round at Wimbledon, where she outlasted Diane Parry in a rigorous contest before being outplayed by Emma Navarro, who convincingly defeated her without offering any break points. This easily accessible opportunity across various surfaces underlines her tenacity and ambition for future successes.
Looking Ahead: The 2025 US Open
Looking on to the future, Osaka’s pathway for the upcoming 2025 US Open includes a new mixed doubles event scheduled for August 19th and 20th during the fan week, where she will team up with Nick Kyrgios. The two athletes have a friendly rapport off the court, and Kyrgios has supported Osaka’s podcast initiative on her platform, Hana Kuma.
The mixed doubles event is already stirring excitement, especially with other star players like Carlos Alcaraz partnering with Emma Raducanu, alongside heavyweights such as Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, and Iga Swiatek set to participate in the 2025 US Open.
