Osaka squeezes into US Open third round
Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round of the US Open on Thursday, defeating Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1. The two-time US Open champion overcame a challenging second-set dip to clinch the victory. Osaka took control after winning the first set and leading 4-2 in the second, without facing a break point. However, her 20 unforced errors in the second set compared to Siniakova's four, led to Osaka's frustration.
The Japanese player berated herself after bad shots, even smacking the edge of her racquet on the court. Osaka regrouped in the third set, breaking Siniakova's serve twice before winning the match. She acknowledged her dips in confidence and over-analysis, attributing them to her desire to play perfectly. Osaka will next face Belgium's Elise Mertens, who defeated Maria Timofeeva of Uzbekistan 6-2, 7-6 (7/3).
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