Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu — two former U.S. Open champions — meet this afternoon in their first-ever career matchup in one of the day’s most anticipated 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open Round of 16 clashes.
Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, continues her summer hard-court campaign as she builds toward the U.S. Open.
Raducanu, the 2021 U.S. Open champion, is regaining her form after an injury-plagued stretch and is coming off a confident first-round win over Yulia Putintseva.
This first-time meeting promises contrasting styles — Osaka’s power and first-strike tennis versus Raducanu’s counterpunching and defensive grit.
Osaka has steadily improved since returning to full-time play earlier this year, reaching quarterfinals in Berlin and showing flashes of her best form at Wimbledon despite an early exit. Her serve remains a key weapon, with over 70% of first-serve points won in her past two tournaments.
Raducanu, back near the Top 40, has impressed with her shot tolerance and movement this summer. In her D.C. opener, she dispatched Marta Kostyuk in straight sets.
Head-to-Head
Osaka and Raducanu have never faced each other in a tour-level match. This will be their first career meeting, adding intrigue to Thursday’s clash.
Osaka will aim to dictate play with her serve and forehand, looking to finish points quickly and keep Raducanu on the defensive. Raducanu’s best path is to extend rallies, draw errors, and exploit Osaka’s occasionally shaky second serve.
The match could hinge on who handles the D.C. heat and humidity better during the afternoon session, with stamina and focus likely deciding the final set if it goes long.
Prediction
Osaka in three sets. If Osaka keeps her unforced errors in check, her firepower should carry her through. But Raducanu’s ability to counterpunch and disrupt pace could push this into a third set.
Expect Osaka to edge it in a tight three-set battle.
How to Watch Naomi Osaka vs. Emma Raducanu
The Naomi Osaka vs. Emma Raducanu Round of 16 match is scheduled for 1:00 PM Eastern on Stadium Court.
It will air live on Tennis Channel and stream on the Tennis Channel app and website.
Dedicated match feeds are also available with a standalone Tennis Channel streaming subscription ($9.99/month; $109.99/year).
Osaka vs. Raducanu
Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Scheduled Start Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Court: Stadium Court
Round: Singles, Round of 16
TV Coverage: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website, featuring a live stream of the TV channel’s whip-around coverage. Dedicated court streaming feeds require a Tennis Channel streaming subscription ($9.99/month; $109.99/year).
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