Naomi Osaka pulled out from the last 2 majors. The Japanese sensation retired from the French Open because she was struggling with some has mental issues. Later, Naomi also decided to withdraw from Wimbledon and play her next tournament at the Olympic Games.
Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams, and the US Open
At this point, there were even some question marks about Naomi Osaka’s willingness to defend her title at the US Open. Fortunately, it appears that Naomi Osaka is part of the entry list of the American slam.
While Naomi will probably be the favorite to conquer her 3rd US Open, Serena Williams will probably be her biggest threat. Serena is still chasing her elusive 24th major and time is running out for her.
The 👑s return to their kingdom.
Six former US Open champions have received direct entry into the 2021 US Open women's singles draw. pic.twitter.com/igp6vcbffQ
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) July 21, 2021
Naomi Osaka in 2021
At the moment ranked no.2, Osaka played her last match on the 30th of May when she beat world no.74 Patricia Maria Tig 6-4 7-6(4) in the 1st round in French Open (draw).
This year Naomi has managed to achieve a 14-3 record. The Japanese clinched 1 title at the Australian Open.
Serena Williams in 2021
Currently the world no.16, Serena played her last match on the 29th of June when she had to retire when playing against world no.87 Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the 1st round and the scoreline was 3-3 .
At present, during this year Serena Williams has achieved a 12-5 win-loss record. Serena Williams’s best result of this season was getting to the semifinal in Melbourne and at the Australian Open.
Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams fought against each other 4 times. Their record is 3-1 for Osaka. Previously, the last time they played, Naomi Osaka won 6-3 6-4 in the semifinal in Melbourne (Australian Open) on the 18th of February 2021.
You can watch the highlights in the following video.
Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams |
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