Over the last meetings Osaka, Naomi holds wins - 3, losses - 2. Paolini, Jasmine on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: wins - 3, losses - 2. Based on this data a conclusion can be made that rivals are in similar shape.
Osaka, Naomi: Karolina Muchova – (Loss 2:1), Sara Bejlek – (Win 0:2), Maria Timofeeva – (Win 1:2), Elena Rybakina – (Loss 0:2), Elise Mertens – (Win 2:1).
Paolini, Jasmine: Iva Jovic – (Loss 2:0), Anhelina Kalinina – (Win 2:0), Sonay Kartal – (Loss 0:2), Nikola Bartunkova – (Win 2:0), Sara Bejlek – (Win 2:0).Both contenders have moved to the round_of_32 while defeating worthy opponents on their way there. In tournaments as Japan, Tokyo, Hard every game is meaningful which is why a great battle awaits us.