New mother Naomi Osaka marked her triumphant comeback at the Brisbane International by securing a straight-set victory against Tamara Korpatsch. In her first tournament appearance in 15 months, the Japanese four-time Grand Slam champion exhibited her prowess on the court,…
Osaka says poor attitude cost her Brisbane semi-final (Guardian)
Reigning US Open champion Naomi Osaka said her poor attitude cost her during her 6-2, 6-4 loss to Lesia Tsurenko in Saturday’s Brisbane International semi-finals. Osaka went into the match as firm favourite but looked flat from the outset as…
Nishikori powers through to Brisbane final (Punch)
Japanese star Kei Nishikori was in superb form as he demolished Jeremy Chardy 6-2, 6-2 in the semi-finals of the Brisbane International on Saturday. The 29-year-old gave his French opponent no chance as he put on a commanding all-court display…
Andy Murray knocked out of the Brisbane International by Daniil Medvedev (Metro)
Andy Murray suffered a comprehensive straight sets defeat against Daniil Medvedev at the Brisbane International. The former World No.1, making his comeback having competed in just six events in the whole of 2018, was comprehesively outplayed by the 22-year-old who…