Naomi Osaka vs Antonia Ruzic Prediction & Picks - WTA Australian Open
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by Lou Aguila | in Tennis Picks
Naomi Osaka of Japan will tussle with Antonio Ruzic of Croatia in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open.
Recommended Pick: Naomi Osaka -5.5 Games
Potential Payout: $210 on a $110 Bet.
Current Form:
Naomi Osaka didn’t have a desirable buildup to the Australian Open after going 1-1 in her United Cup campaign with Japan. Osaka dropped her first match in 2026 to Maria Sakkari of Greece 4-6, 2-6, before picking up a pedestrian win over Katie Swan of Great Britain, who replaced an injured Emma Raducanu, 7-6, 6-1. Instead of competing in other warm-up tournaments, Osaka decided to head straight to Australia to resume her training.
Meanwhile, Ruzic will try to build on her semifinal finish at the Hobart International. The 23-year-old Croatian eliminated Emiliana Arango 7-5, 6-1, Solana Sierra 7-5, 6-4, and Olga Danilovic 6-3, 6-3 before bowing to the eventual champion of the tournament, Elisabetta Cocciaretto of Italy, 3-6, 2-6.Limited Offer. Currently at FanDuel
Naomi Osaka vs Antonia Ruzic Form
Naomi Osaka and Antonia Ruzic Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Jan 3, 2026 - United Cup
Jan 2, 2026 - United Cup
Oct 15, 2025 - Japan Women's Open
Oct 13, 2025 - Japan Women's Open
Oct 8, 2025 - WTA Wuhan Open
Oct 6, 2025 - WTA Wuhan Open
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Jan 15, 2026 - Hobart International
Jan 15, 2026 - Hobart International
Jan 14, 2026 - Hobart International
Jan 12, 2026 - Hobart International
Jan 1, 2026 - WTA Brisbane
Nov 16, 2025 - Billie Jean King Cup
Naomi Osaka - Antonia Ruzic Key Points
- Antonia Ruzic reached the semifinals of the 2026 Hobart International.
- Antonia Ruzic is a career 0-4 against top-20 players.
- Naomi Osaka is 1-1 in the 2026 WTA season.
- Naomi Osaka is a two-time Australian Open champion.
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Our Naomi Osaka vs Antonia Ruzic Prediction
Fearless Forecast: Naomi Osaka outclasses Antonia Ruzic 6-3, 6-3
Reason: Naomi Osaka tends to raise her level of play whenever she’s on a Grand Slam court. At the US Open, Osaka proved that she’s still a force to be reckoned with on the tour after reaching her first semifinal since her return from maternity. Ruzic has built some momentum following her final four finish at Hobart, but I am still skeptical if she has the weapons and tactics to neutralize Osaka’s big serves and top-level gamesmanship. Remember, Ruzic is a career 0-4 against the top-20 players on the WTA Tour.
Our betting prediction for Naomi Osaka vs. Antonia Ruzic: Naomi Osaka -5.5 Games
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
