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I have watched Osaka once before in the Pan Pacific tournament. She looks more confident, and I hope she can flourish. Her shot selection is very good.
 

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I was expecting this match to be much more competitive than it turned out to be. But, people should keep in mind that it is not just Osaka who beat four big name players to get here. Dasha also beat four GS winners to get here. Somehow she did not have the stuff today. But, at least she won my heart.
 
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I have watched Osaka once before in the Pan Pacific tournament. She looks more confident, and I hope she can flourish. Her shot selection is very good.
She's always had the power and the shots. In the last 10 months, she's slimmed down a lot and doesn't pull the trigger so quickly. She's got a nice balance of controlled aggression and that's why she's winning.
 

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Wonder who made the decision in the USTA not to put more funding and time into Osaka.
Probably someone who's not working there anymore. I'm sure she made her respect for Serena's game known to them. She modeled her serve and everything off of it. Surprising with Serena getting older, they wouldn't take the opportunity to snatch someone who emulates her.
 

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Osaka was tremendous.. that Russian chick was a real sore loser.. Both gave the worst concession and acceptance speech Ever
 
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Congrads to Naomi.
 
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I missed the whole thing, but happy for Osaka. Thanks for the insight into why USTA missed the boat and Osaka plays for Japan @kskate2 .
 
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Daria gives horrible interviews. Not sure if it’s a language barrier thing. I’m thinking it’s not.