Osaka eases through in Miami
The Japanese star endured a tough loss in Indian Wells 10 days ago, breaking down in tears after being heckled in the stands following a defeat to Veronika Kudermetova.
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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.
Emma Raducanu says she wants to play tennis 'as long as possible' following Ash Barty's retirement from the sport
Emma Raducanu says she wants to be in tennis «as long as possible» following Ash Barty's shock retirement from the sport. The three-time Grand Slam winner announced on Wednesday that she is leaving the sport to «chase other dreams», but retirement is not on the horizon for Raducanu. Ad/> The 2021 US Open winner says she wants to play into her 30s.
Ashleigh Barty: Could retired tennis star return to cricket
As Ashleigh Barty has called time on her tennis career it is fair to ask if she might consider a return to cricket.
Barty's retirement presents shock twist for world number two Swiatek
World number two Iga Swiatek was shocked to learn she could receive an automatic move to the top of the rankings after three-times Grand Slam winner Ash Barty made the sudden decision to retire.
Barty retires with no regrets and heaps of adulation
Ash Barty's decision to retire at the very top of her game, on her own terms and with absolutely no regrets stunned the world of tennis, but the overwhelming reactions were of support and admiration for the 25-year-old Australian.