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      Naomi Osaka reaches first quarter-final in nearly two years at Qatar Open

      news.movim.eu / TheGuardian · Wednesday, 14 February - 17:17

    • Four-time grand slam winner benefits from Tsurenko injury
    • Karolina Pliskova awaits in last eight in Doha

    It has taken patience and perspective after her tentative first steps back into the brutal world of professional tennis, but Naomi Osaka’s comeback is beginning to pick up steam as she reached her first quarter-final in nearly two years, at the Qatar Open.

    On Wednesday, Osaka had been due to face Lesia Tsurenko in their third round match but the Ukrainian withdrew with an elbow injury. The walkover had been preceded by two strong victories for Osaka at the WTA 1000 event. She played an excellent opening match to avenge her Australian Open first-round loss to Caroline Garcia , the 15th seed in Doha, winning 7-5, 6-4.

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      Naomi Osaka fades badly before exit in opening round of Abu Dhabi Open

      news.movim.eu / TheGuardian · Tuesday, 6 February - 14:45

    • Four-time grand slam champion beaten in straight sets
    • Osaka dispirited after committing 20 unforced errors

    Naomi Osaka fell to defeat against Danielle Collins in her opening match at the Abu Dhabi Open.

    The four-time grand slam champion made her comeback last month following the birth of her first child, reaching the second round of the Brisbane International before losing a close contest to Caroline Garcia in her opening match at the Australian Open.

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