Defending champion Naomi Osaka suffered an upset at the Australian Open 2022 on Friday. In the women's singles event, japan's star player also suffered a 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (10-5) defeat at the hands of Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the third round.
According to reports, 4-time Grand Slam champion Osaka got off to a good start and won the first set, but even after that, world number 60 Anisimova came back strongly and made a big upset of the tournament by winning 2 consecutive sets.
In the other women's category, top seed Ashley Barty retained her superb form to advance to the fourth round. The Australian defeated Italy's Camilla Giorgio 6-2, 6-3 in straight sets in the third round. Barty has not lost a single set so far this season. Let us tell you that Barty is now going to face Amanda Anisimova of the United States next.
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