Naomi Osaka caught off guard by Cirstea's frigid handshake - ESPN
Naomi Osaka ended Sorana Cirstea's farewell to the Australian Open in a tense 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win at Margaret Court Arena on Thursday night. Cirstea's parting shot was at the net.
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Djokovic rolls back years, Sinner supreme, Keys books third round berth
MELBOURNE, Jan 22 : Novak Djokovic rolled back the years to reach the Australian Open third round on Thursday but Jannik Sinner, the man who has usurped him as king of Melbourne Park, showed why he is favourite to claim a hat-trick of titles.
Osaka tones down outfit and beats Cirstea to reach Australian Open third round
MELBOURNE, Jan 22 : Naomi Osaka pared down her show-stopping jellyfish-inspired outfit and overcame a second-set wobble to beat Romania's Sorana Cirstea 6-3 4-6 6-2 in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.
HIGHLIGHTS-Australian Open day five
Jan 22 : Highlights of the fifth day at the Australian Open on Thursday (times GMT):
Sweeny faces 'consolation prize' Shelton, fashionista Osaka back on court
MELBOURNE, Jan 21 : The Australian Open second round continues on Thursday with defending champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys in action along with Novak Djokovic, who gets an afternoon slot on Rod Laver Arena. Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka are also playing.
Australian Open live: Aryna Sabalenka responds to call Russian, Belarusian players should be banned - ESPN
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian Open second round competition begins Wednesday with top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka amongst the many stars in action. Australia's great hope Alex de Minaur, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, and Coco Gauff will also feature on Day 4.
Naomi Osaka makes grand entrance and big fashion statement at Australian Open
A statement of confidence as much as style, Naomi Osaka walked onto one of the biggest stages in tennis wearing a wide-brim hat, a veil and holding a white parasol in a bold opening act at the Australian Open.
Short shift for Sinner, Keys through as Osaka makes bold Melbourne statement
MELBOURNE, Jan 20 : Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys made winning starts to their Australian Open title defences on Tuesday but former champion Naomi Osaka made the biggest splash on day three of the tournament with a dazzling entrance before her match.