The second day of the first round of the women's singles at the 2025 Australian Open presented a spectacular tennis feast for fans. The matches not only showcased the clear characteristics of the changing of the guard in today's women's tennis but also witnessed dramatic moments as multiple players either reached new heights or experienced setbacks, fully demonstrating the cruelty and charm of professional tennis. The most eye-catching match of the day was undoubtedly the clash between Naomi Osaka and Garcia on Rod Laver Arena. This match held special significance as it marked exactly one year since their last encounter in the first round of the Australian Open, where Garcia defeated Osaka 2-0. For Osaka, who holds four Grand Slam titles (including two Australian Open championships), this was a perfect opportunity for revenge. The match was full of ups and downs and drama. In the first set, Garcia continued her good form from the previous year, breaking serve in the fifth and ninth games after a level start to take the set 6-3. However, Osaka, once ranked world No. 1, showed her strength and resilience by breaking serve early in the second set and taking the set back with a 6-3 victory in the ninth game. In the decisive set, Osaka seized the key moments, breaking serve twice in the third and ninth games to win the set 6-3 and complete her revenge for last year's defeat. This victory was not just a simple act of revenge but also demonstrated Osaka's gradual recovery of competitive form after giving birth. In…

On January 13th, Beijing time, the second day of the Australian Open saw former champion Naomi Osaka take to the court against her opponent Garcia. The two are considered rivals, having met in the first round of last year's Australian Open where Garcia won in straight sets. Surprisingly, they were drawn against each other again this year, giving Osaka the opportunity for revenge. Due to their familiarity with each other, the match started with intense exchanges from the beginning. In the first four games, both players held their serves. In the fifth game, Garcia served, but Osaka seized the opportunity to break serve and lead 3-2. Osaka then successfully held her serve in the following game, bringing the score to 4-2 and taking the initiative. In the seventh game, Garcia managed to hold serve, keeping a glimmer of hope for a comeback. However, Osaka did not let her have that chance. After holding serve in the eighth game, Osaka broke Garcia's serve again in the ninth game, ending the first set with a score of 6-3 and leading 1-0 overall. In the second set, Garcia had no room for error. In the first game, Osaka served first, but Garcia changed her strategy from the first set. Her efficient receiving caused Osaka to make frequent mistakes, culminating in Osaka hitting the ball out of bounds, allowing Garcia to break serve for the first time in the match. In the second game, Garcia served, and Osaka had a chance to break back but failed to capitalize, resulting in Osaka trailing 0-2. Fortunately,…

Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, has expressed her deep love for tennis and her excitement for the upcoming season. The 27-year-old Japanese player firmly believes she can return to her former glory. Since welcoming her daughter Shai last July, Osaka returned to the court in January 2024 but has struggled with inconsistent performance since then. Her best result on the court has been reaching the semi-finals twice, which she described as a painful experience. Ahead of the Auckland Classic, Osaka shared her journey, saying, "The experiences of 2024 have humbled me, but I've also grown a lot." The player, who won the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021, is using the Auckland tournament as a stepping stone to the Australian Open. "I've put in unprecedented effort, and although the results were disappointing, I truly felt growth and learning," she said. Osaka's season was hit by injuries in October, and her collaboration with renowned coach Mouratoglou lasted only one match. Now ranked 58th in the world, she remains optimistic about the future and emphasizes her burning desire for success. "What drives me to continue playing tennis is the opportunity to learn something new every time I step onto the court," she admitted. "I'm very competitive; I enjoy winning matches and competing against the best players in the world to see what I can achieve." When asked if she still has the motivation to return to the top ranks, Osaka responded without hesitation, "Of course." Recently, her commitment and passion for the future were once questioned. "A year or two…