Defending champion Naomi Osaka stormed into the second spherical of the Australian Open 6-3, 6-3, overcoming an unexpectedly robust problem from Colombian Camila Osorio on the Rod Laver Arena on Monday.
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The former world primary from Japan appeared all enterprise with a 5–0 lead within the opening set, however Osoryo was buoyed by a primary catch of serve, who started chasing every part Osaka threw.
Osaka wanted to avoid wasting two break factors to remain on serve for the primary set and suffered two extra within the second stanza earlier than toppling the inexperienced world No. 50 along with her aggressive pictures from the baseline.
“It always feels special to be back here,” mentioned the thirteenth seed, who will subsequent tackle Dayana Yastremska or Madison Brengle as she seeks her third Melbourne Park title.
“I thought she played wonderfully. Overall I am happy to be here, I am glad to see everyone in the audience and I hope we have given you a great performance.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
