A four-time Grand Slam champion, Osaka returned from maternity leave last year and lost in the first or second round of all four major tournaments. The 27-year-old Japan native has not won any event on the WTA Tour since capturing her second Australian Open title to start 2021.

In the Australian Open Round of 64 on Tuesday, we have a matchup featuring No. 51-ranked Naomi Osaka versus No. 20 Karolina Muchova.Muchova’s last competition was a win, 6-1, 6-3, over

Naomi Osaka defeated No. 20 Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the third round of a major for the first time since the 2022 Australian Open.

Naomi Osaka said that she was happy to get a bit of revenge on Karolina Muchova after beating the Czech Republic star in the second round of the Australian Open 2025. Osaka was beaten by Muchova during the US Open last year.

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka made an incredible comeback against Karolina Muchova to advance to the third round of the Australian Open with a 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 win.

Down a set against Karolína Muchová and staring at a second-round exit, Naomi Osaka gave herself some sage advice as she fought keep her Australian Open tilt on track.

Naomi Osaka has admitted she was out for “revenge” against Karolina Muchova at the Australian Open. The two-time former champion came from a set down to beat the Czech star on Wednesday - months after Muchova ousted her from the US Open. Afterwards, Osaka explained why she was “so mad” the last time the world No. 20 beat her.

Former Australian Open champ Naomi Osaka is into the third round at a major for the first time since 2022 -- is she hitting her comeback stride?

Born on August 21, 1996, Karolina Muchova is a Czech tennis professional. She is ranked No. 20 in singles as of January 2025, and achieved the career high ranking of World No. 8 on September 11 ...

Naomi Osaka's revenge tour continues at the Australian Open, where she bested Karolina Muchova to advance to the third round and set up an all-mother duel against Belinda Bencic.

The 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 victory over Karolina Muchova allowed Osaka to reach the third round at a major tournament for the first time since the 2022 season.

Karolina Muchova (No. 21 in the world) faces Nadia Podoroska (No. 95) in the Round of 128 at the Australian Open.Muchova’s last match was a win, 6-1, 6-3, over Jaqueline Adina