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| Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by lordempire(op): 12:19pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
MELBOURNE, Australia — Naomi Osaka defeated Petra Kvitova, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-4, on Saturday to win the Australian Open and become the first Japanese player to attain the No. 1 singles ranking in women’s tennis. It was the second consecutive major title for the fourth-seeded Osaka, 21, who defeated Serena Williams in straight sets at the United States Open in September. The last woman to win back-to-back Grand Slam singles titles was Williams, who claimed the first three majors in 2015. www.nytimes.com/2019/01/26/sports/tennis/naomi-osaka-petra-kvitova-australian-open.amp.html
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| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by dominique(mod): 12:28pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
At just 21, 2nd grand slam and counting. This girl is going to be a force to reckon with, I hope she keeps up with the momentum. |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by lordempire(op): 12:29pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
dominique:You are very correct, she seems strong enough to conquer the world for some years. |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by Hakinmeji(m): 12:31pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
This girl is hot |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by movetoca: 12:33pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
Black girls rock. All hail the new Queen of tennis. |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by atiku4President(m): 12:33pm On Jan 26, 2019*. Modified: 1:30pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
Someone has finally emerged to retire Serena. Nothing lasts forever. Just like Buhari and APC. |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by Authoreety: 12:33pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
Congratulations gal |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by SEONaijaExpert: 12:33pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
There's time and season for everyone in life. The No. 1 position is never static. It will always get to somebody's turn one day. Don't give up, the next person could be you. |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by Edoi(m): 12:33pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
Congrats girl |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by Triniti(m): 12:33pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
Young lady going places, next big thing in the world of tennis |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by jericco1(m): 12:33pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
my kind of girl |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by Nobody: 12:34pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
My love for this girl ehh. Dealt with Williams and brought confusion into her camp the last time out. |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by Melian(f): 12:34pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
Someone is overthrowing Serena Williams. I happen to love her. |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by ednut1(m): 12:34pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
Looks fragile but has stamina chai |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by UrVillagePpl: 12:34pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
dominique:she's certainly my no1 after Serena ... congrats to u |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by 1da1: 12:34pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
this girl is just that good |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by Nobody: 12:34pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
Ok Tell Yourself! "THERE'S NO HEIGHT I CAN'T ATTAIN!!" |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by NaijaCelebNews: 12:36pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
She’s the next Serena |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by EmekaBlue(m): 12:36pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
Congrats black japanese sensation |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by Hollamie007: 12:36pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
lordempire:My CRUSH |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by Emmydo360(m): 12:36pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
Cool |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by pmbisadullard: 12:36pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
Whatever
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| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by WIDETHOUGHT: 12:36pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
lordempire:good for SERENA WILLIAMS |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by toscolee(m): 12:36pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
Serena Williams rained on her parade the first time she won...this will prove that she's no fluke. |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by PrimadonnaO(f): 12:37pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
I remember the US Open Game with Serena Williams. Naomi is good! And so humble |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by Nobody: 12:37pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
That’s my girl. ![]() Now let’s defeat Atiku. |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by dedonfranco(m): 12:37pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
I like everything about Her In the last match of Serena Williams, she was leading by 5:1, Just for her to win a set but bcoz she was afraid of Naomi Osaka,.she lost. |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by Franzinni: 12:38pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
She is from lagos state.... I know her mother... She use to fry bonsss... Near my street... Kai osakaromie.. Don blow ooo... |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by Bagu1(m): 12:39pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
am here to read comments ![]() |
| Re: Naomi Osaka Wins Australia Open; Becomes World No 1 (Photo) by Nobody: 12:39pm On Jan 26, 2019 |
pmbisadullard:You’re showing symptoms of madness. You have certainly Atikulated. |
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