Naomi Osaka called her 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win against Caroline Garcia in the Australian Open first round “an acceptable job.” But Osaka has more on her mind than seeking her fifth major title ...
A big change in Osaka’s game was her first-serve success. In the first set, it was only 45%, but in the second set, it jumped to 80%. That key improvement helped her stay in control of the match ...