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Stephens benefits from positive attitude in WTA Finals debut
Stephens stayed calm throughout the contest, adopting a patient approach from the baseline before unleashing her devastating forehand to keep her Japanese opponent pinned at the back of the court.
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Li Na says Osaka needs 'desire' to go further
Osaka has admitted feeling burdened by expectations after last month's stunning victory in New York, saying she puts pressure on herself to 'do more, do better'.
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Osaka becomes third player to secure WTA Finals berth
Osaka stunned Serena Williams in straight sets to claim her and Japan’s first ever Grand Slam title in New York last month.
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Naomi Osaka eases into Tokyo semis
The 20-year-old is competing at her first event since winning her debut Grand Slam earlier September.
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Osaka not saddened by Serena row in US Open final
The Japanese player’s breakthrough triumph in New York was overshadowed by an explosive row between her opponent Serena Williams and umpire Carlos Ramos.
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USTA to review policies after US Open umpire controversies
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Sunday it would undertake a review of its communication policies after a string of umpiring controversies at the US Open.
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Aussie Open chief urges coaching clarity after Serena row
The 23-time Grand Slam champion was warned for receiving coaching from the players' box during Saturday's final, triggering a row with the chair umpire in her 6-2, 6-4 loss to Naomi Osaka.
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Japan charmed by ‘new heroine’ Osaka after Grand Slam breakthrough
The 20-year-old, who faces idol and 23-times Grand Slam champion Serena Williams in the US Open final on Saturday, is also helping break new ground in Japan.
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Serena, Osaka ready to write history in US Open final
Twelve months on and the duo will contest a high-stakes final where the prize on offer will not only be the $3.8 million winner’s cheque that is up for grabs.
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Osaka storms past Keys to reach first Grand Slam final
Naomi Osaka announced her arrival on the big stage at the U.S. Open on Thursday, beating last year’s runner-up Madison Keys 6-2 6-4 to reach her first Grand Slam final and set up a clash with her childhood idol Serena Williams.
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Osaka stuns Halep as rising stars reach Indian Wells final
The Russian, also 20, continued her sparkling run of form earlier in the evening when she outlasted American veteran Venus Williams in a three-set slugfest lasting almost three hours.
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Struggling Sharapova splits with coach
The news comes after Sharapova was beaten by 44th-ranked Naomi Osaka in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open in California on Wednesday.
