Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka, currently ranked 16th in the world, secured a dominant victory in the first round of the WTA 250 tournament in Osaka, Japan. She defeated her compatriot Wakana Sonobe, ranked 266th globally, with a convincing score of 6/0, 6/4.
The match lasted for 1 hour and 17 minutes.
Match Statistics:
| Osaka | Sonobe | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 1 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 3 |
| Break Points Won | 5 | 1 |
| Total Points Won | 64 | 40 |
In the next round, vying for a spot in the quarterfinals, Osaka will face the winner of the match between Dutch player Suzan Lamens and Colombia`s Emiliana Arango.
Marcus Prine