WTA Bad Homburg Day 3 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Emma Navarro

The Round of 16 at WTA Bad Homburg features a compelling mix of top seeds, comeback stories, and grass-court specialists. From Iga Swiatek’s first appearance on the surface this season to intriguing rematches like Osaka vs Navarro, fans can expect a day full of contrasting styles and tight battles. With rising stars and experienced champions in the mix, these matchups promise high-quality tennis and a few surprises along the way. As always, we here at LWOT bring you predictions for all the matches on offer. Who do you back to progress?

WTA Bad Homburg Day 3 Predictions

Ashlyn Krueger vs Beatriz Haddad Maia

Head-to-Head: Haddad Maia 1–0 Krueger

Krueger is yet to hit similar heights on grass as she has on other surfaces in her breakout season, mainly due to inexperience on the surface. Haddad Maia, a former Nottingham champion, has stronger credentials on the surface and won their recent meeting in Strasbourg. It could be close, but Maia’s grass-court edge gives her the advantage.

Prediction: Haddad Maia in 2

Leylah Fernandez vs Jasmine Paolini

Head-to-Head: Fernandez 3–1 Paolini

Leylah Fernandez holds a 3–1 head-to-head lead over Jasmine Paolini and has shown decent form on grass in recent events, with multiple wins this season, with the most notable coming in the first round against Tatjana Maria. Paolini, despite her stellar year on other surfaces, is still searching for rhythm on grass. With the surface and momentum on her side, Fernandez has the slight edge.

Prediction: Fernandez in 3

Jessica Pegula vs Katerina Siniakova

Head-to-Head: Pegula 3–1 Siniakova

Pegula leads Siniakova 3–1 in their rivalry, with both of their grass-court meetings going the distance. Siniakova is a former champion in Bad Homburg, winning the title two years ago, and thrives on this surface. Pegula arrives still looking for her first win on grass after a close battle in Berlin against Samsonova. Expect another tight contest, with momentum favoring Siniakova if Pegula fails to find her rhythm quickly.

Prediction: Siniakova in 3

Victoria Azarenka vs Iga Swiatek

Head-to-Head: Swiatek 4–1 Azarenka

This will be Swiatek’s first match on grass in 2025, making it a potential test against a seasoned campaigner like Azarenka. While Azarenka has the experience and grass-court tools to challenge, Swiatek’s overall form and dominance in their previous matches give her the edge. Expect some early rust, but the Pole should still find a way through.

Prediction: Swiatek in 2

Naomi Osaka vs Emma Navarro

Head-to-Head: Navarro 1–0 Osaka

Osaka battled through two tough tiebreaks to edge Olga Danilovic in the first round, showing grit but still searching for rhythm on grass. Navarro beat her comfortably at Wimbledon last year and leads their head-to-head, but she hasn’t hit the same consistent form she showed in 2024. With both players navigating patchy stretches, this could be close, but Navarro’s grass-court confidence gives her a slight edge.

Prediction: Navarro in 2