With the right he started the effort to defend the title won last year Osaka Temple. The tennis player from Japan, who has dropped to No. 14 in the rankings after missing several tournaments, advanced to the second round of the Australian Open as she easily defeated Colombian Camila Osorio (No. 50) 6-3, 6-3.
«It is always special to come back here, I have many good memories. I feel good, definitely thanks to such a hospitable audience“, Commented after its victory Osaka, which in the next round will play with one of Diana Yastremska (Ukraine, No. 144) and Madison (Breng (USA, No. 54).
Melbourne’s first surprise victim at the Grand Slam was Coco Gauf. The 17-year-old American, No. 16 in the world, was defeated 6-4, 6-2 by the Chinese, Kiang Wang (No. 110 in the world) and was excluded from the continuation of the tournament.
A flying start ?@naomiosaka begins her #AusOpen title defence with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Camila Osorio. #AO2022 · @wwos · @espn · @Eurosport · @wowowtennis pic.twitter.com/LISMiW5yy6
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