Naomi Osaka’s resurrected run 2022 Miami Open ended in a decisive defeat at the hands of the newly crowned World No.1 Iga Swiatek. Osaka has been a star in the tournament so far, losing just one set on the way to the final, but it didn’t stand a chance against Swiatek, who clinched their third straight of the year. With a score of 6-4, 6-0, Pole set a record 17 games undefeated streak.
He was head-to-head in the opening set, but Swiatek made a decisive break in game five and kept his own serve to clinch the first. The second set was Pole’s pure domination as they bageled Osaka to finish the game in just 80 minutes. Despite the defeat, it was a positive tournament for Osaka, reaching its first final since the tournament. 2021 Australian Open. The 24-year-old actor has had his fair share of struggles out of court, with his well-documented mental health struggles last year and the chuckle thing at Indian Wells last month. But the 4-time Grand Slam champion is slowly returning to his best form.
‘It’s great to see where number 1 is’: Naomi Osaka
Osaka was ranked 77th at the Miami Open and was at risk of being relegated from the top 100 on a bad start. However, his star run to the finals got him into the top 40, and the Japanese star is already aiming to return to the top 10. He may have faced defeat at the hands of Swiatek, but Osaka has his eyes on the Poles’ No. 1 ranking and says that’s the motivation he needs right now to move up the rankings.
“I think I would love to be in the Top 10 next year or by the end of this year. I would love to be #1 next year. This is a great explanation. Delete it. Top 5. Did You Know? I will set that goal. Top 1, yes. No.1. It feels good to go after something, and I think it’s a feeling that maybe I miss, like trying to do better. It’s great for me to see where the No.1 level is so I can find out if I can reach it.” Osaka said at the post-match press conference:
Naomi Osaka praises Iga Swiatek after losing at the Miami Open: “It’s incredible to watch your trip.
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