Naomi Osaka: Two-time winner knocked out of Australian Open by American Amanda Anisimova
By Ben Church, CNN
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Defending champion Naomi Osaka loses to Amanda Anisimova in third round of Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Naomi Osaka didn't make it to a much-anticipated fourth-round contest against top-ranked Ashleigh Barty at the Australian Open.
Reigning champion Osaka crashes out with defeat to Anisimova
MELBOURNE : Reigning champion Naomi Osaka crashed out in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday with a 4-6 6-3 7-6 (10-5) defeat to American Amanda Anisimova, ranked 60th in the world.
Amanda Anisimova ends Naomi Osaka title defence in third-round thriller at Australian Open 2022
Amanda Anisimova produced one of the performances of her life to end the title defence of Naomi Osaka in the third round of the Australian Open. The 20-year-old American, ranked 60th in the world, came from a set down to beat the four-time Grand Slam champion 4-6, 6-3, 7-6. She will take on the home favourite, Ashleigh Barty, in the last-16.
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka loses to Amanda Anisimova in Melbourne
Defending champion Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after American opponent Amanda Anisimova survived two match points before clinching a memorable third-round victory.
Ash Barty through to Australian Open fourth round, Naomi Osaka exits tournament
Ash Barty has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, but defending champion Naomi Osaka has been knocked out of the tournament by unseeded American Amanda Anisimova.
Barty sweeps into fourth round at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : Ash Barty cantered past Camila Giorgi in just over an hour at the Australian Open on Friday to set up a potential blockbuster fourth round tie against defending champion Naomi Osaka.
Ash Barty through to Australian Open fourth round after 6-2, 6-3 win over Camila Giorgi
Ash Barty has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Italian 30th seed Camila Giorgi on Rod Laver Arena.