“Naomi put on a show and then knocked out Antonia Ruzic in three sets”, — write: sport.ua
In the first round, the Japanese lost in three sets Antony Ruzhych (Croatia, WTA 65) in 2 hours and 24 minutes.
Australian Open 2026. 1/64 of the final
Naomi Osaka (Japan) [16] – Antonia Ružych (Croatia) – 6:3, 3:6, 6:4
Osaka made a show on the court before the start of the meeting, appearing in a veil, a hat with a butterfly and an umbrella.
Ruzhych celebrated her 23rd birthday on January 20.
Naomi is a two-time winner of the Australian Open – she won the Australian Open trophy in 2019 and 2021.
Osaka’s next opponent will be Sorana Kirstya (Romania, WTA 41).
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Video review of the match between Naomi Osaka and Antonia Ruzhych