Australian Open: Naomi Osaka cruises to first-round victory; Rafael Nadal record bid off to perfect start
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Reigning Australian Open women's champion Naomi Osaka said she's been keeping a journal to document how she's been feeling before defending her title.
The 25-year-old couldn't have hoped for a better script for any potential entry she pens for January 17 as she won her opening match 6-3 6-3 against Colombian Camila Osorio on Rod Laver Arena.
Osaka, who is the 13th seed in this year's draw, raced into a 5-0 lead in the opening set on Monday before some spirited play from 20-year-old Osorio and a few unforced errors allowed her a route into the match.
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