Osaka to face new world No 1 Swiatek in Miami final
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka fired off 18 aces as the Japanese former world No 1 beat Swiss Belinda Bencic 4-6 6-3 6-4 on Thursday to reach her first Miami Open final.
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Naomi Osaka breaks aces record to reach Miami Open final
Naomi Osaka served a record 18 aces as she beat Belinda Bencic to reach the Miami Open final.
Iga Swiatek 'really excited' after beating Jessica Pegula to book Naomi Osaka final showdown at Miami Open
Iga Swiatek continued her charge for a third straight title after sweeping past Jessica Pegula in the Miami Open semi-finals on Thursday night. The Pole, who will ascend to world No. 1 after the tournament following Ashleigh Barty’s surprise retirement, will face Naomi Osaka in Saturday's showdown after coming through 6-2 5-7 in one hour and 50 minutes.
Tearful Osaka rallies past Bencic to reach Miami Open final
Naomi Osaka cried tears of joy after reaching the Miami Open final for the first time before her mind turned towards something else.
Iga Swiatek sets up Miami Open final against Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka for the Miami Open title after the Pole defeated American Jessica Pegula in Thursday's semifinals. After Japan's Osaka battled past Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-,3 6-4 earlier in the day, Swiatek, who will become world number one on Monday, claimed her 16th straight win with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Pegula to reach a third straight WTA 1000 final. Swiatek sailed through the opening set but had to fight back from an early break down in the second. She squandered two match points at 5-4 before sealing victory two games later.
Defending champion Hubert Hurkacz advances past Daniil Medvedev in Miami
Hubert Hurkacz cruised past Daniil Medvedev in a shock straight-sets victory to move within two wins of a successful Miami Open title defence.
Naomi Osaka visibly emotional after victory over Belinda Bencic to reach Miami Open final
Former world number one Naomi Osaka has reached a championship match for the first time since the 2021 Australian Open.