Osaka, Soon to Be Accompanied by Wiktorowski, Advances to the Second Round in Montreal
Naomi Osaka was one of the headliners of the day’s schedule in Montreal.
Facing qualifier Ariana Arseneault, ranked 515th in the world, the Japanese player faced little trouble and secured a 6-4, 6-2 victory in just 1 hour and 15 minutes. This quick win allows the former world No. 1 to advance to the second round, where she will face Liudmila Samsonova.
It’s worth noting that Tomasz Wiktorowski, former coach of Iga Swiatek, will accompany Osaka during this tournament on a trial basis. The news was reported earlier in the day by the media outlet Polski Tenis.
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