
Naomi Osaka advanced to the semifinals of the Bad Homburg tournament by defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-2, 6-2 in the quarterfinals. Osaka served 7 aces and did not commit a double fault, while converting 67% of her break points and winning 94% of her first-serve points. Alexandrova converted 50% of her break points and was broken 4 times.
“I just want to play as many matches as possible before Wimbledon. My coach Tomas helps me a lot to better understand grass. I feel really comfortable now.”
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Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (29 vs 25). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Clear favourite · Osaka N. clearly ahead, but no certainty
Calibrated model · 65% favourite accuracy (2025–26, out-of-sample). Probability is a statistical estimate, not a certainty. How it works.
The Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Osaka N.: 8 days rest · 4 matches (14d) · Alexandrova E.: 1 day rest · 2 matches, 60 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the grass field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About