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A fierce battle between tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Karolina Muchova unfolded in the second round of the 2025 Australian Open on January 15. The Japan-born star managed to grab the stunning win after a magnificent comeback. Muchova seemed to have an easy win after dominating in the first set by only dropping one game.
Osaka d. Muchova 1-6 6-1 6-3
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 15, 2025
Fantastic win for Naomi
After losing to Karolina at the US Open, she gets revenge
The difference between that match & today’s was night & day
✅1st Australian Open R3 since 2022
This comeback is getting bigger & better in 2025
Buckle up
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However, Osaka marked a turning point in the game. Despite losing the first two services of the game, she didn't drop the serve in the rest of the game. The star player showcased her best game to make it to the third round, a stage she hasn't reached since 2022. The 27-year-old tennis star is set to face Belinda Bencic in the next game.
In the same vein, Naomi Osaka took a cheeky dig at Karolina Muchova after winning the second round of the 2025 Australian Open. She was asked what this meant to her. For the same, Osaka comes up with a hilarious answer and says that this is the revenge of the US Open.
WATCH: Naomi Osaka takes cheeky dig at Karolina Muchova after winning R2
Naomi Osaka after beating Muchova to reach 1st Australian Open R3 since 2022
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 15, 2025
“What does this mean to you?”
Naomi: “It means a lot.. She crushed me at US Open when I had my best outfit ever. This was my little revenge” 😂
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The star player further opened up about her tactical skills and pragmatic approach, which helped her crush the opponent to make it to Round Three of the 2025 Australian Open.
Naomi Osaka after reaching 1st Australian Open R3 since 2022
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 15, 2025
“What a battle. You lost your lost two meetings to her. What did it take?
Naomi: “It took everything. I felt like I left everything I had on the court. It was so fun to play in front of you guys. Last year was really… pic.twitter.com/LdKef1jXA2
“It took everything. I felt like I left everything I had on the court. It was so fun to play in front of you guys. Last year was really tough for me. I felt like I could’ve done better. To be back on these courts and playing in front of you guys makes my whole year. I’m glad I’m able to play another round. I don’t know what day it is today, but the day after tomorrow," Naomi Osaka said after reaching the 1st Australian Open R3 since 2022.
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