World News – USA – Naomi Osaka defeats Hsieh Su-wei to advance to the Australian Open semifinals

For Naomi Osaka, the tournament buzz at the Australian Open spoiled the surprise: She could next play against Serena Williams

Osaka overcame Hsieh Su-wei 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals and face the winner of the quarter-final game between Williams and No. 2-seed Simona Halep

“I usually never look at my draw,” Osaka said. “But everyone told me about my draw here, so I had no choice but to know who my next opponent is. It will definitely be fun”

Osaka finished third, reaching 196 km / h on her serve against Hsieh. She hit seven aces, lost only two points on her first serve and was on the way to her 19th Victory in a row never broken

Osaka also played excellent defense, like last game when she raced forward to chase a drop shot and flicked a backhand cross-court for a winner

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“I couldn’t afford to be lazy with my footwork,” Osaka said with a smile. “I didn’t want to play three sets”

At 35, Hsieh was the oldest woman to make her Grand Slam quarterfinal debut in the professional era.But Osaka was unimpressed by Hsieh’s flat, deceptive two-handed strikes from both sides, slamming forehand winners in both corners

“She can always go all the way,” said Hsieh. “All she has to do is play her game and keep calm. She’s a great player”

Osaka’s winning streak includes a US. Open title in September for her third Grand Slam championship The series also includes her fourth round win last week when she saved two match points and won the last four games to overtake Garbine Muguruza

“It makes me a little calmer knowing my back is against the wall,” Osaka said

Osaka are 4-0 in the Grand Slam quarter-finals, including a win en route to the Australian Open title in 2019 Against Williams, their record is 2-1, but they haven’t played against each other since 2019

“She’s Serena,” Osaka said, “I’m really intimidated when I see her across the square”

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