2019 - AUSTRALIAN OPEN - AUSTRALIA
Awesome Osaka: Naomi too strong for Pliskova in Aussie Open semi
All the best images as US Open champion Naomi Osaka made it through to back-to-back major finals after beating Karolina Pliskova in three.
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The Australian Open semifinal between Naomi Osaka and Karolina Pliskova was their fourth meeting. (Getty)
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Osaka, who trailed 2-1 in the head-to-head, started the match in superb form, breaking in the third game. (Getty)
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Pliskova had three break points early in the third set but could not take any of them. (Getty)
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Osaka fashioned a 0-40 advantage in game three, which she took at the first opportunity. (Getty)
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Pliskova missed a break point in the eighth game, costing her the chance to draw level. (Getty)
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Technology proves the WTA World No.4 correct and she celebrates her second Grand Slam final in succession. (Getty)
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