Naomi Osaka WTA WTA Cincinnati 2024

Osaka survives the first round of the qualifying stage in Cincinnati

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 11 Aug 2024

Naomi Osaka in Cincinnati. Photo: Getty Images

It is not at all common to see a former world number 1 and Grand Slam champion competing in a qualifying round, but that is the situation Naomi Osaka has found herself in at this WTA 1000 Cincinnati 2024. The Japanese player managed to overcome the first hurdle to advance to the main draw, defeating Blinkova 6-2 2-6 6-2 and will now face Ashley Krueguer.

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