Osaka Powers Past Lamens into First Grass Quarterfinal Since 2018
2024 s-Hertogenbosch, June 12, 2024 | 02:57 AM
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Naomi Osaka, the Japanese tennis star, has powered past Harmony Tan in straight sets to book her place in the quarterfinals of the 2024 s-Hertogenbosch grass-court tournament. This is her first grass-court quarterfinal appearance since 2018.
Osaka, who is currently ranked 20th in the world, defeated the Frenchwoman 6-2, 6-1 in just 58 minutes. She was dominant throughout the match, serving seven aces and winning over 70% of points on her first serve. Osaka also broke Tan's serve five times.
This win is a significant boost for Osaka's confidence, as she has struggled for form in recent months. She has not won a title since the 2021 Australian Open and has fallen out of the top 10 rankings. However, her performance in s-Hertogenbosch suggests that she is returning to her best.
In the quarterfinals, Osaka will face either top seed Elena Rybakina or Petra Kvitova. Rybakina is the reigning Wimbledon champion, while Kvitova is a two-time Wimbledon winner. It will be a tough test for Osaka, but she will be confident of pulling off another upset.
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