Antonia Ruzic and Paula Badosa meet in the round of 32 at Osaka on Tuesday. Paula Badosa comes in at 6 wins from the last ten. Antonia Ruzic comes in at 2 wins from the last ten.

Hold strength tells the story — 65% versus 61% on first-serve points in Badosa's favor. The edge belongs to Badosa — real, but not the kind you take for granted at this level.