Osaka Advances In Miami Open After Defeating Kerber
Naomi Osaka’s impressive return to form continued on Thursday after defeating Angelique kerber.
The Japanese star, who left Indian Wells in tears earlier this month after being heckled by a fan, looks in great shape as Kerber was defeated 6-2 6-3 at Hard Rock Stadium.
“She’s the highest-seeded player I have beaten this season and I am really happy” Osaka disclosed this.
“I came into the match wanting to dictate and hopefully as I keep playing I will keep getting better.”
Osaka, 24, to play against Karolina Muchova for a place in round four.
Muchova advanced on Thursday with a straight sets defeat of 2021 US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez.
The unseeded Muchova eliminated the Canadian 18th seed 6-4, 7-6 (7/3).
But Osaka looks to be getting back to the form which saw her win four Grand Slams, much to the delight of her mother Tamaki who was in the stands here.
