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Osaka into China Open semifinals with win over Zhang

U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka powered into the semifinals of the China Open on Friday with a come-from-behind win

Reported by: AP Published on: October 05, 2018 13:45 IST
Osaka into China Open semifinals with win over Zhang
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BEIJING (AP) — Naomi Osaka powered into the semifinals of the China Open on Friday with a come-from-behind 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 win over hometown favorite Zhang Shuai.

The U.S. Open champion repeatedly found the net in the first set before regaining her rhythm, taking Zhang to five break points in the first game of the second set to help turn the tide of the match.

Osaka faced frustration in the third set as Zhang, cheered on by the Chinese crowd, ran to a 4-1 lead, but Osaka battled back for the win.

Following the match, the Japanese player praised her opponent saying, "It was really hard to play against her here."

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