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Tennis highlights: Naomi Osaka starts strong in Bad Homburg!
Bad Homburg 2025: Tennis stars like Swiatek and Osaka are preparing for Wimbledon. Information about games, broadcasts and results.
Tennis highlights: Naomi Osaka starts strong in Bad Homburg!
In Bad Homburg, where the tennis world gathers to prepare for the upcoming Wimbledon, the signs point to exciting sport. The WTA Bad Homburg 2025 has attracted the best players in the world, including the likes of Iga Swiatek (WTA No. 8), Jessica Pegula (No. 3) and Jasmine Paolini (No. 5), all fighting for valuable points and preparing for the next Grand Slam title. Wimbledon begins on June 30, 2023 and the importance of this preparation could not be higher as the players look to find their form on grass. Eurosport reports that the broadcast will take place on free TV on Eurosport 1, with matchday highlights via the live stream on discovery+.
In the first round, Naomi Osaka was able to deliver the required performance and defeated Olga Danilovic 7-6(6), 7-6(4). This encounter lasted 2 hours and 5 minutes, with Osaka hitting 16 aces while Danilovic served 10 aces. This marks the end of a three-game losing streak for the Japanese. Osaka will now face No. 5 Emma Navarro, whom she defeated at Wimbledon last year, in the second round. WTA tennis provides exciting insights into the match statistics, which show that none of the players allowed a break point in the entire match.
More matches in Bad Homburg
However, Osaka's success is not the only highlight. Victoria Azarenka also celebrated a comfortable win against Laura Siegemund 6-2, 6-2 and will now face Iga Swiatek in the next round, with Swiatek leading 4-1 on the record. Donna Vekic also defeated defending champion Diana Shnaider 6-3, 6-3 and will now face Linda Noskova. Eurosport highlights that the semi-finals are scheduled for Friday from 1:00 p.m. and the final on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 1:30 p.m.
Meaning of ranking points
In Bad Homburg the players are not only fighting for victory, but also for valuable ranking points. These points are crucial for the athletes' careers and vary depending on tournament status. For example, Grand Slam tournaments award up to 2,000 points to the winner, while finalists receive 1,300 points. These points are important not only for the players, but also for fans and analysts who monitor the ranking and performance development of the athletes. WTA tennis provides a comprehensive overview of the scoring system in various tournaments, from the majors to the ITF tournaments.
The competition in Bad Homburg is not only a test of strength between the best tennis players, but also an important stage on the way to one of the most glamorous tournaments in the tennis world. Stay tuned for more exciting developments!