Naomi Osaka had another crying episode on the court, but this time, she shed happy tears. Osaka was brought to tears Thursday after she clinched a spot in the Miami Open Final with a 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 …
Osaka was brought to tears Thursday after“Damn, I’m always crying, but this tournament means a lot to me,”The emotional moment marked the first time Osaka earned a ticket to the final in her native Miami Open tournament. It was also an extra special triumph for Osaka, who had not earned a seat in a final since the 2021 Australian Open. Previously, she had fallen to Bencic three times.
“I didn’t feel like I figured her out at all and somehow I managed to win,” Osaka said about her opponent. “She’s an amazing player. I wish I had her return.”Huge win over Belinda Bencic, whose early ballstriking matches up very well against her. Felt like vintage Osaka from BPs down the third set, cranking up her level in the cluch moments.
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