Naomi Osaka warns rivals after Miami Open victory

Naomi Osaka is showing signs of her old self as she makes her comeback after maternity leave. The 27-year-old former champion had a hard-fought victory at the Miami Open, showcasing her determination. In the third round, she faced Hailey Baptiste and was on the brink of losing. However, she rallied to win the match 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-4 after nearly three hours of play. In this challenging match, Osaka had to fight back from being a break down in the deciding set. She converted her break points effectively and ended the match with 13 aces, setting a record for the most aces in a women's match at the event so far. Osaka expressed that her fighting spirit helped her succeed, stating she realized the importance of resilience in becoming one of the top players. Osaka's win puts her in the Round of 16, where she will meet Jasmine Paolini, the No. 6 seed. This will be Osaka's first match against a Top 10 player this season. Following her victory, Osaka sent a warning to her rivals, saying, "If you are going to beat me, you’re just going to have to fight harder than me." Paolini is excited about her match with Osaka, especially since she has never won two matches in Miami before. She is aware of Osaka's powerful playing style and understands she needs to remain consistent and focused throughout their upcoming match.