Osaka Triumphs Over Danilovic in a High-Octane Serving Duel at Bad Homburg
Naomi Osaka clinches a nail-biter in her grass-court season opener, signaling a return to form.
In an impressive display of serving prowess, Naomi Osaka overcame Olga Danilovic with a 7-6(6), 7-6(4) victory at the WTA Bad Homburg Open. The gripping match featured a combined tally of 26 aces and saw Osaka, a former World No. 1, return to the winner's circle after a recent losing streak. Osaka, who is known for her powerful serve, nailed 16 aces against Danilovic's 10, showcasing why she leads this year's percentage of first-serve points won. 'It's my first grass-court win of the year, so I'm really excited about that,' Osaka expressed post-match, acknowledging the high competition level on grass. The win propels Osaka into the second round where she will face the No. 5 seed, Emma Navarro, in a rematch of their previous grass-court encounter.
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With her serve firing on all cylinders, Osaka looked every inch the grass-court contender we've anticipated. Her victory over Danilovic, particularly given her 16 aces, breaks a concerning losing streak and sets the stage for a compelling match against Navarro. TennisQ sees this win as a pivotal moment for Osaka's season, possibly heralding a resurgence just in time for Wimbledon.
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