In a thrilling exhibition match in Las Vegas, Aryna Sabalenka delivered a surprising underarm ace against Naomi Osaka, leaving the crowd in awe. The match, part of the MGM Rewards Slam, featured some of the top players from the ATP and WTA Tours, including Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev.

Sabalenka, known for her powerful and aggressive playing style, decided to mix things up with an unexpected underarm serve. The serve caught Osaka off guard, resulting in an ace that drew cheers and applause from the audience. This playful yet strategic move showcased Sabalenka’s versatility and creativity on the court.

Naomi Osaka in 2025

Now the world no.

57, the Japanese played her last match on the 17^th of January when she had to retire when playing against world no.58 Belinda Bencic in the 3^rd round and the scoreline was 7-6(3) .

This year Naomi has managed to achieve a 6-2 win-loss record. Naomi Osaka’s most significant result of the present season was reaching the final in Auckland.

Osaka is scheduled to play next in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). She will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 3rd of March.