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'We love you!' - Naomi Osaka got a warm reception after her first round win at the Miami Open over Astra Sharma

Naomi Osaka said that having the best possible attitude was more important than winning after her first round victory in the Miami Open. Speaking in her first match since being heckled at Indian Wells last week, Osaka had pledged to not let anything get the better of her emotions and performance today. Ad/> The 24-year-old was subject to abuse from the crowd in California when a spectator shouted ‘Naomi, you suck’ after the opening game of her 6-0, 6-4 defeat against the No.

Naomi Osaka bounces back with first-round win in Miami after Indian Wells exit

Japan's Naomi Osaka says she wants to move on from her traumatic early exit at Indian Wells after winning her opening match at the Miami Open.

Naomi Osaka beats Astra Sharma in straight sets at Miami Open in first match since being heckled at Indian Wells

Naomi Osaka powered past world No. 96 Astra Sharma in the first round of the Miami Open to rack up her 50th WTA 1000 win. The 24-year-old looked comfortable throughout, beating Australia’s Sharma 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 20 minutes.

Osaka has little trouble, tops Sharma at Miami Open

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Naomi Osaka was greeted by some cheers when she walked onto the court, then got significantly louder ones when her work for the day was done.

Greeted with cheers, Naomi Osaka breezes into 2nd round of Miami Open

Naomi Osaka was greeted by some cheers when she walked onto the court, then got significantly louder ones when her work for the day was done.

Naomi Osaka bounces back from tearful Indian Wells exit with win in Miami

Naomi Osaka bounced back from her tearful exit in Indian Wells with a comfortable victory over Astra Sharma at the Miami Open.

Serena Williams says she doesn't know when she will retire from tennis and is just 'living for the day'

Serena Williams remains coy on her retirement plans, revealing that she is currently just «living for the day». Williams, now 40, is widely considered the best player to grace women's tennis in the modern era, with Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles just about the only target the younger Williams sister has yet to reach.

'Disturbing and heartbreaking' - Chris Evert on hecklers in tennis and 'bright light' Naomi Osaka

Eurosport expert Chris Evert has given her views on hecklers in tennis and Naomi Osaka being a «bright light» in the sport after her experience at Indian Wells. A spectator shouted “Naomi, you suck” at the Japanese star at the event in the California desert, with the four-time Grand Slam champion visibly upset during her straight-sets defeat against Veronika Kudermetova. Ad/> Osaka wanted to speak to the fan using the umpire’s microphone – a request which was denied – although she was interviewed afterwards and referenced a video of abuse being aimed at Serena and Venus Williams at the same tournament in 2001 as a reason for the heckling particularly affecting her.

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'We love you!' - Naomi Osaka got a warm reception after her first round win at the Miami Open over Astra Sharma

Naomi Osaka bounces back with first-round win in Miami after Indian Wells exit

Naomi Osaka beats Astra Sharma in straight sets at Miami Open in first match since being heckled at Indian Wells

Osaka has little trouble, tops Sharma at Miami Open

Greeted with cheers, Naomi Osaka breezes into 2nd round of Miami Open

Naomi Osaka bounces back from tearful Indian Wells exit with win in Miami

Serena Williams says she doesn't know when she will retire from tennis and is just 'living for the day'

'Disturbing and heartbreaking' - Chris Evert on hecklers in tennis and 'bright light' Naomi Osaka