Naomi Osaka outlasts Sloane Stephens in 3 sets in return to Indian Wells
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Naomi Osaka fights ‘crazy’ strong winds at Indian Wells to defeat Sloane Stephens
Naomi Osaka overcame strong desert winds to grab her first career win over Sloane Stephens, fighting past the American 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in round one at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.
Naomi Osaka 'has never played a match as windy' as she wins Indian Wells opener
Naomi Osaka revealed she has “never played a match that was that windy” after overcoming Sloane Stephens in difficult conditions at Indian Wells.
Emma Raducanu to face Caroline Garcia in Indian Wells after overcoming injury
Emma Raducanu will take on Caroline Garcia in Indian Wells late on Friday after defying predictions to recover from a leg injury.
INDIAN WELLS WRAP | Osaka survives Stephens to launch Indian Wells return
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka wouldn't be blown off course in her return to Indian Wells, outlasting Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in a blockbuster first-round clash.
Indian Wells 2022 - Naomi Osaka makes winning return to the WTA Tour with a round one victory over Sloane Stephens
Naomi Osaka made a winning return to tennis as she edged out fellow Grand Slam champion Sloane Stephens in a blockbuster of a first round match at Indian Wells. The Japanese star secured a 3-6 6-1 6-2 success in one hour and 53 minutes to cap an impressive comeback despite showing obvious signs of rust in windy conditions in the desert. Ad/> Speaking on court following her first ever victory over Stephens at the third time of asking, she said: “It means a lot (to be back here).
Naomi Osaka blows Sloane Stephens away on windy day at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka battled windy conditions and an in-form Sloane Stephens to earn a 3-6 6-1 6-2 first round victory at Indian Wells on Thursday. In a showdown of former U.S. Open champions, Osaka struggled in the first set amid the mighty gusts in her first match since January. After a lackluster first set, Osaka turned a switch in the second, racing out to a 4-0 lead as her serve and defense suddenly improved.
Naomi Osaka fights ‘crazy’ strong winds at BNP Paribas to defeat Sloane Stephens
Naomi Osaka overcame strong desert winds to grab her first career win over Sloane Stephens, fighting past the American 3-6 6-1 6-2 in round one at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.