Women's SF preview: Serena Williams v Naomi Osaka
It's been ages since there was a more highly-anticipated Grand Slam women’s semifinal than the one looming between Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams.
17 February 2021
Age
27 years
Born
Osaka, Japan
Residence
Boca Raton, FL, USA
Height
180cm (5 ft 11 in)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 22/11/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 64%Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$22,047,163 USDSingles Titles7Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss189-105 -
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Osaka slices through Hsieh, books semis spot
Japanese star dispatches Su-Wei Hsieh in 66 minutes to move through to the last four.
16 February 2021
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Quarterfinal preview: What to watch on Day 9
Osaka wary of Hsieh, Serena seeks revenge for Halep's Wimbledon thrashing and can Aslan tame another lion?
15 February 2021
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Osaka edges brave Muguruza after titanic contest
The Australian Open 2019 champion survived match points and a fired-up Spanish opponent to book a quarterfinal spot.
14 February 2021
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Women's blockbuster bouts headline Day 7 schedule
Three matches worthy of a Grand Slam final, we are spoilt in the women's fourth round with this blockbuster section of the draw.
14 February 2021
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Five matches to watch on Day 7 of AO 2021
Juicy clash sees Muguruza take on Osaka, Thiem backs up against Bulgarian and power hitter from Belarus set to give Serena a challenge.
13 February 2021
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Moving Ons: Osaka books fourth-round ticket
Naomi Osaka made to work for her fourth-round spot, eventually quells Tunisian 27th seed in straight sets
12 February 2021
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Opponents Ons and Osaka share a common bond
The leading players from their respective regions will meet in the third round on Friday, more than five years after they crossed paths for the first time.
11 February 2021
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Osaka ramping up the firepower
Every year, Naomi Osaka add weapons – and power – to what is already one of the most imposing games in tennis. Game Insight Group (GIG) runs the numbers.
11 February 2021
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Five matches to watch on Day 5 of AO 2021
Box office drama of the Nick Kyrgios-style beckons for Thiem, while two Canadians pair off for a tasty match-up.
11 February 2021
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Match of the Day: Osaka onslaught too much for Garcia
AO 2019 champion continues her hard court roll on Wednesday night, using her lethal first serve to push past Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia.
10 February 2021
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Five matches to watch on Day 3 of AO 2021
Veterans clash in the women's draw, Novak faces tricky American and Osaka takes on French comeback hopeful.
9 February 2021
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Champions prove they're already in the groove
Whether it was warm-up matches or practice sessions, everything has been condensed this year due to the worldwide pandemic, but this is where champion instincts kick in.
9 February 2021
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Osaka off and running, breezes past veteran Russian
Naomi Osaka has cruised through her opening round Australian open clash with Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, dominating the Russian on Margaret Court Arena in a straight-sets victory.
8 February 2021
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Melbourne Summer Series: What to watch on Day 6
As we get to the business end of the Melbourne Summer Series and ATP Cup competitions, the stakes only get higher as players move to within striking distance of the silverware.
6 February 2021
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