WTA Rome – Stearns vs. Osaka

WTA Rome – Stearns vs. Osaka

🧠 Form & Context

Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka is in the midst of an extraordinary clay-court breakthrough, riding an eight-match winning streak on the surface—a run that includes her first career title on clay at the Saint-Malo 125K.

In Rome, she’s once again shown her resilience, rallying from a set down in back-to-back matches against Viktorija Golubic and Marie Bouzkova to reach the fourth round for a second consecutive year.

Still on the comeback trail following maternity leave, Osaka is aiming for just her fourth WTA quarterfinal since her return. Historically, Rome has been her most successful clay event, offering her the comfort and confidence she’ll need against another rising challenger.

Peyton Stearns
Peyton Stearns is enjoying a late-spring surge after a rough start to 2025. She scored the biggest win of her career by toppling Australian Open champion Madison Keys in a dramatic three-set comeback.

This is her second straight fourth-round appearance at a WTA 1000 event (after Madrid), signaling that she’s beginning to fulfill her early clay-court promise. Stearns also pushed Aryna Sabalenka to three sets in Madrid, showcasing her ability to stand toe-to-toe with the very best.

With a strong clay résumé that includes finals appearances and top-20 scalps, Stearns will not be intimidated by Osaka’s pedigree. She’s entering this clash full of belief and momentum.

🔍 Match Breakdown

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