Australian Open: Naomi Osaka cruises to first-round victory; Rafael Nadal record bid off to perfect start

By Ben Morse, CNN

Updated 1146 GMT (1946 HKT) January 17, 2022

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(CNN)Reigning Australian Open women's champion Naomi Osaka said she's been keeping a journal to document how she's been feeling before defending her title.

The 25-year-old couldn't have hoped for a better script for any potential entry she pens for January 17 as she won her opening match 6-3 6-3 against Colombian Camila Osorio on Rod Laver Arena.Osaka, who is the 13th seed in this year's draw, raced into a 5-0 lead in the opening set on Monday before some spirited play from 20-year-old Osorio and a few unforced errors allowed her a route into the match. The Japanese star did eventually manage to clinch the first set. In the second set, Osorio had two early break points but was unable to take advantage. Osaka broke into a 3-1 lead and a stray