WATCH: Naomi Osaka stages dramatic comeback from a set down to storm into Miami Open 2025 second-round

Naomi Osaka has stormed into the second round of the Miami Open 2025 after battling to an epic three-set win against star player Yuliia Starodubtseva in the opening thriller. The Japanese player came from a set down to beat the Ukrainian star with a scoreline of 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, marking her first-ever win since the Australian Open second-round win in January 2025.

The four-time Grand Slam winner didn't have a great start to the game after her opponent snatched the victory from her to take an early lead in the game. However, the star player showcased her best form, hitting aggressive forehand and backhand shots with outrageous points to level up the game.

Osaka continued her form in the third and deciding set, took advantage of the Ukrainian's weakness, and controlled the pace to win the clash to storm into the second round of the 1000 Masters. The 27-year-old star player is now set to face Liudmila Samsonova in the next round of the Miami Open 2025.

Watch her winning moment here:

Naomi brings the HEAT in Miami! 🔥@naomiosaka is into the next round after defeating Starodubtseva 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. #MiamiOpenpic.twitter.com/xGJYxgSBfB

— wta (@WTA) March 18, 2025

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Naomi Osaka reflected on her Miami Open 2025 first-round victory!

Meanwhile, the former world number one Naomi Osaka affirmed that she wants to "play with the dogs again" after her magnificent Miami Open 2025 opening-round win. The star player, who acknowledged that she wasn't able to play, now aims to stay longer on the court.

It's worth noting that Naomi Osaka took many breaks from tennis to give priority to her mental health as well as a maternity break. The 27-year-old has failed to advance to the third round of a major since her recent win in the Australian Open 2021.

"I want to play with the big dogs so bad and I just see everyone playing so well and I want to do the same. I have to remember it's a process. I knew that I wasn't playing too well, but I thought, 'Let me try to stay on the court as long as possible', because I consider Miami my home," Naomi Osaka said after the win.

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