Osaka Prediction: Bouzkova vs Golubic 10/16/2025 Today’s Tennis Picks

Marie Bouzkova will face Viktorija Golubic in the second round of the 2025 Japan Open in Osaka. The match is scheduled for Thursday, October 16. Here’s our Marie Bouzkova vs Viktorija Golubic prediction. This preview will also include a Marie Bouzkova vs Viktorija Golubic pick.

Marie Bouzkova vs Viktorija Golubic Preview

Marie Bouzkova defeated Japanese wild card Ena Shibahara in straight sets to kick off the tournament in Osaka. Bouzkova won 6-1, 6-1 in precisely an hour where she hardly broke a sweat. The Czech hit 3 aces and did not account for a double fault in the routine victory.

Bouzkova landed 73% of first serves in play and won 76% of first serve points (25/33) in a strong serving performance. She won 58% of second serve points (7/12) and saved one break point she faced in the match. Bouzkova improves to 31-19 for the season. This was her fifth win in seven matches in the Asian swing.

Viktorija Golubic beat former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu in three sets in her opening match. Golubic was a +110 underdog against Andreescu, but she was clearly the momentum player after winning the WTA 125K in Suzhou, China, earlier this month.

The Swiss one-hander took the first set 6-3 against Andreescu, breaking serve twice. Andreescu played clutch tennis in the second set, garnering a break of serve in the fifth game and keeping the error count at a low to win the set 6-4 and level the match.

But Andreescu’s lack of match sharpness and fitness showed as the match stretched into the third set. Golubic recovered from an early break to lead 5-2. Although she was broken while serving for the match, Golubic clinched on return in the 10th game.

Marie Bouzkova vs Viktorija Golubic Head-To-Head

Bouzkova leads Golubic 3-2 in the head-to-head with their last meeting at last year’s Asian swing, which the Swiss won in Jiujang.

Marie Bouzkova vs Viktorija Golubic Prediction

Bouzkova starts as the favorite in this match, but she’s lost twice to Golubic, including a heavy defeat in Jiujiang last season. The Swiss is on a six-match winning streak and if Bouzkova is to wrestle this match, she’ll have to do it the hard way.