After dropping the first set, Paolini proved too much for Osaka, winning a hard-fought three-set match: 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.

Osaka referencing 2021 was no mistake, as that was the year she won her last Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. She ended up missing the French Open and Wimbledon that year and failing to defend ...

After last night's victory, Osaka is 8-3 on the season. She is scheduled to face Hailey Baptiste in the third round of the Miami Open on Sunday, March 23.