Coco Gauff became the youngest player in the professional era to eliminate the reigning women's champion at the Australian Open.
“You don't want to lose to a 15-year-old, you know?” Osaka said.
Osaka made 30 unforced errors, Gauff merely 17. This was a rematch from the third round at the U.S. Open last September; Osaka won that one in straight sets, then consoled a crying Gauff afterward and encouraged her to speak to the fans.So, Naomi, could you have done something differently?Osaka, for her part, made her own rapid ascent to the top of tennis, claiming the trophies at the U.S. Open in 2018 and Australian Open in 2019 to rise to No. 1 in the WTA rankings. She is only 22 herself.
Another: She is taking online classes and said she's been given permission to turn in homework late, “considering the circumstances.”
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