- Updates as the first tennis grand slam of the year begins
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1.26am GMT
Here’s Naomi Osaka, being interview on court: “I was really nervous coming into this match and knew it was going to be tough. I’m just really happy to see people in the stands. It’s been really lonely in New York.
“I feel like everyone’s body has been shocked, coming [to Australia] and playing matches.”
1.23am GMT
Naomi Osaka beats Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 6-2 Lovely stuff from Pavlyuchenkova as she steps in and unleashes a blistering backhand back past Osaka! The Russian’s going down swinging at least. But when Osaka’s serve sends her well wide a few points later, she’s facing match point. And that is that, Pavlyuckenkova is long and Osaka eases into the second round!
Continue reading…Updates as the first tennis grand slam of the year beginsAny thoughts? Email or tweet @mike_hytner 1.26am GMTHere’s Naomi Osaka, being interview on court: “I was really nervous coming into this match and knew it was going to be tough. I’m just really happy to see people in the stands. It’s been really lonely in New York.“I feel like everyone’s body has been shocked, coming [to Australia] and playing matches.” 1.23am GMTNaomi Osaka beats Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 6-2 Lovely stuff from Pavlyuchenkova as she steps in and unleashes a blistering backhand back past Osaka! The Russian’s going down swinging at least. But when Osaka’s serve sends her well wide a few points later, she’s facing match point. And that is that, Pavlyuckenkova is long and Osaka eases into the second round! Continue reading…