Osaka makes positive start at ASB Classic

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Naomi Osaka wins 1st match of new season in return from injury

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka made a winning return to the court after an almost three month absence Monday in the first round of the ASB tennis classic in Auckland, undeterred by protests outside the stadium against her Israeli opponent. Osaka beat qualifier Lina Glushko 6-4, 6-4 in a tight contest in her first match since October when a back injury at the China Open ended her 2024 season. READ: Naomi Osaka…

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Osaka makes positive start at ASB Classic

Naomi Osaka was pleased to get through her first match in Auckland – and showed enough to indicate there could be a lot more to come. Facing Israeli...

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Naomi Osaka Wins Her 1st Match of New Season in a Return from Injury

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka made a winning return to the court after an almost three month absence Monday in the first round of the ASB tennis classic in Auckland, undeterred by protests outside the stadium against her Israeli opponent.

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Osaka has to 'scrap a little' for season-opening win in Auckland

AUCKLAND: Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka made a winning straight-sets start to her season Monday as she strives to rediscover the form that took her to world number one. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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57th in the WTA now, the Japanese woman qualified for the 2nd round of the Auckland Open on Monday.

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Naomi Osaka wins in return after three-month layoff

Out of action since an injury in October, two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka made a winning return at the WTA tournament in Auckland.