[3] In July 2022, she played in the final of the European Youth Championship held in Klosters, Switzerland which she lost to Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva.

[7] Naef started the season with a title in Loughborough, England where she became the champion by defeating British Eliz Maloney in the final.

161, she received again a wildcard for the Rosmalen Open in 's-Hertogenbosch and defeated qualifier Elizabeth Mandlik,[17] before losing to second seed and eventual champion Liudmila Samsonova.

[18] Partnering fellow Swiss player Belinda Bencic, she was runner-up in the doubles at the WTA 125 Open Angers Arena Loire, losing to Monica Niculescu and Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the final.

[27] Only main-draw results in WTA Tour, Grand Slam tournaments, Billie Jean King Cup and Olympic Games are included in win–loss records.