By Chris Oddo | @Thefanchild | Thursday 20 March 2025
Naomi Osaka Went down the fierce blow LIUDMILA Samsonova On Thursday evening in Miami, 6-2, 6-4, to book its place in the third round.
The finalist of 2022 took 82 minutes to improve its record to 8-3 a season.
Osaka might have been out of court before, but she did not turn a holiday point with Samsonova by serving 2-5 in the second set; Then she failed to serve the match at 5-3.
She split into the last match to set a third round collision with American Hailey Baptist.
Under the moonlight in Miami!@Naomioaka It is in the third round after defeating Samsonova 6-2, 6-4. #Miamiopen pic.twitter.com/nsmwznuos
– wta (@wta) March 21 2025
Collins holds serving
Defense counsel Danielle Collins He also spent Thursday night in Miami. She defeated Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 7-6 (3). Collins won the event as the world no.53 last year, and is the lowest ranking champion in the tournament of the tournament. This year it is planted in 14th place-will face Rebeka Masarova, Switzerland in the third round, with a possible clash with Arynasabalenka planted in the 16th round.
Title protection is on!Danielle Collins defeats Cirstea in successive groups to start her campaign in Miami! #Miamiopen Pic.twitter.com/pmgk39stx9
– wta (@wta) March 21 2025