Naomi Osaka recently opened up about how her trajectory in professional tennis differs from Emma Raducanu’s. While Osaka rose through the ranks with multiple Grand Slam victories and a consistent presence in the top tier of the sport, Raducanu burst onto the scene with a shocking win at the 2021 US Open. Osaka noted that their paths have unfolded under very different circumstances—hers shaped by a steady rise and global attention, and Raducanu’s by an explosive debut followed by growing media scrutiny.
Osaka and Raducanu have both been candid about the mental toll of fame in an increasingly demanding sport. The pressure to perform consistently while maintaining personal well-being has been central to their experiences. Osaka emphasized how their openness helps reshape conversations around athlete health and offers younger players a roadmap to navigate high-profile careers without losing their sense of self.
Here's video of this moment and a link to the full article (which, of course, also discusses the obvious differences between their careers as well as the striking similarities in their numbers over the last four years, both on court and off court).https://t.co/E5gvcgUjU5 https://t.co/RU267CJKBu pic.twitter.com/UQC4wYdedH
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) July 24, 2025
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Raducanu in Washington, ranking, and results in 2025
20 – 14win/loss
46
High
10
22 year old
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Currently ranked no.46, the Brit has a compiled 19-14 win-loss record in 2025. Raducanu is participating in Washington where she conquered the world no.27 Marta Kostyuk 7-6(4) 6-4.
Emma Raducanu will compete against the world no.51 Naomi Osaka in the 2nd round on Thursday at 1:00 pm on STADIUM. They have never played each other as of now on the main tour.
Raducanu will compete next in Montreal (Omnium Banque Nationale). She will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of July.
Osaka in Washington, ranking, and results in 2025
21 – 11win/loss
51
High
1
27 year old
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At the moment ranked no.51, Naomi has a 21-10 win-loss record in 2025. Osaka is competing in Washington where she ousted the world no.43 Yulia Putintseva 6-2 7-5.
Naomi Osaka will take on the world no.46 Emma Raducanu in the 2nd round on Thursday at 1:00 pm on STADIUM. In the past, they have never competed against each other till now in top tournaments.
Osaka clinched 1 title in 2025 in the Malo. Naomi was the finalist in Auckland (ASB Classic).
The Japanese won 7 titles in her career: all of them conquered on hard courts. (See the list of her titles)
Osaka will compete next in Montreal (Omnium Banque Nationale). She will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of July.
Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka have never fought against each other.
