Naomi Osaka wins her quarter-final match at the Auckland Classic, securing her first semi-final appearance since 2022. Her performance serves as a positive indication ahead of the Australian Open.
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka defeated unseeded American Hailey Baptiste 6-7 (2/7), 6-1, 6-2 in the Auckland Classic on Friday. This victory marks Osaka's first semi-final appearance since 2022 and provides a significant confidence boost ahead of the Australian Open . Osaka, who gave birth to daughter Shai in July 2022, returned to the tour a year later. The 27-year-old acknowledged her hard work is starting to pay off, despite not showing immediate results.
She attributed her success to a powerful serving game, ending with nine aces in the match, bringing her total to 21 for the tournament. Osaka, a two-time Australian Open champion, noted the value of playing a three-set match, as it provides valuable experience. Her semi-final opponent will be determined by the winner of the quarter-final match between eighth seed Katie Volynets and unseeded American Alycia Parks
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