Osaka wins first match at Wimbledon since 2018
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London: Former world number one Naomi Osaka said it felt like a dream to claim her first win at Wimbledon since 2018 as she looked forward to celebr...
London: Former world number one Naomi Osaka said it felt "like a dream" to claim her first win at Wimbledon since 2018 as she looked forward to celebrating the occasion with her daughter, who turns one on Tuesday.
Japanese star Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam winner, recovered from a break down in the final set to defeat Diane Parry of France 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 on the back of 34 winners.
"It feels like a dream because I haven't played here many times," said Osaka, whose last appearance at the All England Club was in 2019, when she exited in the first round.
"I hope it was fun for everyone to watch. I'm really excited to be here because Wimbledon was the first tournament I watched last year after my pregnancy."
Osaka said she was inspired to victory by casting a glance at her photographs from last year, when she gave birth to daughter Shai.