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fxgai
Next year maybe, after Serena gets her level back up higher.
Must be nice to be Naomi Osaka at the moment though.
dcog9065
Well done to Osaka for beating her idol!
TorafusuTorasan
Wow, Osaka has steamrolled at least three former world number ones so far this month (Serena, the Russian doper, and the runner up in Indian Wells). In the groove!
nandakandamanda
Oh, must have been Venus!
Vernon Watts
Good job, but remember her opponent is playing on 36-year-old legs. 16-year difference in age is huge in tennis -- experience and skill will only get you so far if your legs won't do what your brains says...
simon g
I think having had and raised a baby for the last 16 months might have more to do with it than age.
nandakandamanda
Quote: "The 20-year-old Osaka, who earned her first career title Sunday at Indian Wells, said she was nervous at the start playing her idol for the first time. "
Pretty sure they played each other at Wimbledon nine months ago.