Tennis: Osaka advances by walkover and Halep wins at rain-hit US Open

Tennis: Osaka advances by walkover and Halep wins at rain-hit US Open

The Straits Times - Sports·2021-09-02 06:05

NEW YORK (AFP) - Defending champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round of the US Open by walkover on Wednesday (Sept 1) as rain showers interrupted play on the New York hardcourts.

The 23-year-old Japanese third seed, seeking her fifth Grand Slam title and third US Open crown in four years, moved on when Serbian qualifier Olga Danilovic withdrew due to illness.

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