MIAMI,
United States —
Naomi Osaka will face American Danielle Collins for a place in the semifinals
of the Miami Open after the Japanese star beat Alison Riske 6–3, 6-4 on Monday.
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Osaka has responded strongly in Florida,
advancing to the quarterfinals after leaving Indian Wells in tears earlier this
month after being heckled by a fan.
The four-time Grand Slam champion, who
received a walkover in the previous round, is yet to drop a set and remains one
of the favorites to land the title.
“I am definitely happy,” Osaka said
afterwards.
“Last year I got to the quarters in Miami
after winning in Australia and I am winning matches here this year too but I
feel more grateful — this is one of the funnest times of my life.”
“There were a lot of things running through
my mind last year,” added Osaka who was able to stay firmly on the front foot
against American Riske while saving seven of eight break points faced.
“Maybe it was trying to return to number one
or other things which aren’t that important but at the time was so heavy in my
head. I am just happy to be healthy,” added Osaka, who recently revealed she
has benefited from therapy to address her mental health issues.
Ninth seed Collins, who reached the
semi-finals in Miami in 2018, beat Ons Jabeur 6–2, 6–4 earlier in the day.
Newly minted world number one Iga Swiatek
also advanced comfortably on Monday, sweeping aside the 14th-seeded Coco Gauff
6–3, 6–1 in 1hr 16min.
The second-seeded Swiatek, who took over the
top ranking on Friday in the wake of the shock retirement of Ashleigh Barty, is
now on a 14-match unbeaten streak.
The 20-year-old Pole won the WTA 1000 event
in Doha and then took victory at Indian Wells earlier this month.
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