‘Cheers to the Ups and Downs of Life’ – Naomi Osaka Becomes Emotional After Reaching Miami Open 2022 Finals

Miami Open’s finale will take place on 2nd April. This year’s finals will witness a clash between the former World No1 and the current world no.1. With 24-year-old Japanese ace, Naomi Osaka and 20-year-old pole Iga Swiatek, this finale might portray the finest match of young blood. Naomi has made her way up to the last round of Miami by playing her best tennis. Though she has surprised herself by gaining such a strong comeback from Indian Wells.

Naomi Osaka Is Overwhelmed With Joy

Naomi Osaka claimed victory over the Swiss Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic in the semifinals of the Miami Open. Although the match was fierce, Osaka’s endurance won her the game. She booked her ticket to the finals by 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Shortly after winning the match, Naomi shared her excitement by saying, “Man idk what’s going on, but I’m just so grateful right now. Cheers to the ups and downs of life for making me appreciate this moment even more. We’re back in a final, see you on Saturday”

                            Man idk what’s going on but I’m just so grateful right now. Cheers to the ups and downs of life for making me appreciate this moment even more. We’re back in a final, see you on Saturday ❤️ pic.twitter.com/cNxV1lZC7d

— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) April 1, 2022

Naomi earlier hit the headlines when she openly challenged one of the analytical picks, that claimed she won’t be lasting for long in the Miami Open. Evidently, she has proven her point, as she is in finals and has outclassed players like Kerber and Collins in the run.

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Iga Swiatek has been unstoppable since Dubai international championship. She has leapfrogged from the world ranking of  7 to a world ranking of 1 in a few months. Adding to that, Iga recently achieved a milestone by winning consecutive 16 matches before turning 21. Thus, getting her name engraved alongside Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova.

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She is having her best hard court season this year. She has bagged two back-to-back titles before and is in the finals of Miami as well. Further, she is dominating most of the matches, taking most of her opponents down within two sets.

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However, Naomi has the experience and can outplay Swiatek as she has four hard-court titles in total. Even though she didn’t give a good start to the summer double, she has reclaimed her peak form. Further, Naomi has faced Iga once prior to this match, and she came out victorious. The outcome of the upcoming match can take favor anyone. All we have to do is to be prepared for a grand match ahead.