World No. 56 Naomi Osaka of Japan advanced to the second round of the Bad Homburg grass tournament after defeating Olga Danilović of Serbia in her opening match with a score of 7-6(6), 7-6(4).
“This was my first win on grass this year, so I`m very happy,” Osaka stated after the match. “I believe I have potential on grass, but all the other competitors are very good as well.”
She added, “I never take wins for granted. I`m just really happy that I won today.”
Next up for Osaka in Bad Homburg is the American Emma Navarro.