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Naomi Osaka's Triumphant US Open Return. Naomi Osaka made a triumphant return to the US Open by defeating Jelena Ostapenko in a thrilling first-round match. A two-time champion at Flushing Meadows, Osaka secured her first Grand Slam titles here in 2018 and 2020. After missing last year's tournament due to the birth of her daughter Shai, her competitive spirit was reignited while watching from the crowd. Osaka overcame a challenging match against the 10th seed Ostapenko, winning 6-3 6-2 in just 63 minutes. Tears of joy and relief followed her victory, as she expressed her emotions both on and off the court. ”I was trying not to cry when I was walking out.” Osaka's win marks her first victory against a top-10 player in four years. She encountered challenges since returning from maternity leave in January. Osaka reflected on her journey back to the court, sharing how her daughter motivates her. ”Moments like that are so precious to me and I can only hope I keep having more.”
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