Wow, Kat, you're an incredible player," Krueger said after the match."Everything went your way today.You've had an amazing season, and I wish you all the best in the Finals.Hope to see you on the court again."
I played a really great match,” Siniakova said after the game.”I can’t remember the last time I played so well.Everything went my way, and I really enjoyed every moment.I felt very confident throughout the match.I’m just really happy with how I played
Siniakova easily advances to the semifinals in the Japan Open quarterfinals.
Tomorrow I’m going to Guangzhou and then the finals in the Indian Bowl.We still have a few more weeks left, but I’m really looking forward to it.
Katerina Siniakova beat American qualifier Mary Stoiana with scores of 6-1 and 6-2 in 1 hour and 11 minutes during the quarterfinals of the Kinoshita Group Japan Open, which makes it her first time reaching a tour-level semifinal.
Katerina Siniakova wins Osaka title, beats Ashlyn Krueger
Siniakova’s victory marked a memorable week, as she defeated top-seeded Peyton Stearns, Magda Linette, Mary Stoiana, and No.8 seed Katie Boulter on her way to the title, dropping just one set.This was her first singles title since she won in Nanchang in 2023.The win improved Siniakova’s record in WTA finals to 6-5, while Krueger, who had previously won the Japan Open in 2023, fell to 1-2 in tour-level finals.
It took just 64 minutes to beat Ashlyn Krueger in straight sets.Today’s Osaka final against the powerful Katerina Siniakova wasn’t the right moment or setting for Ashlyn Krueger.She captured the Japan Open title in Osaka on Sunday.
Record iproved 2026 & Ranked 55th
Siniakova claimed 16 matches in a 64-minute victory, raising her 2026 win total to 20-18.
The 55th-ranked Krueger, who defeated top-seeded Ann Li in the semifinals, now drops to 18-16 on the season.
Step to Success
Siniakova secured her sixth career singles title on the WTA Tour at the Japan Open in Osaka, triumphing 6-1, 6-0 after taking control of the match by winning 10 straight games.
This is Siniakova’s first singles title since she won the 2023 Nanchang championship, and it happened 10 years after she reached the final in Osaka, where she lost to American Christina McHale.
