Osaka foresees 'fun' rivalry with phenom Gauff

But world number one Osaka, also the reigning Australian Open champion, anticipates the pair will wage battles on the court for years to come.

Osaka has struggled to replicate her top form since her Melbourne triumph in January, but the Japanese star delivered a masterclass on and off the court against Gauff. "I wanted her to have her head high, not walk off the court sad. I want her to, like, be aware that she's accomplished so much and she's still so young."

"The thing with me, though, is I get better as the tournament goes on," Osaka said."It's not even a skill sort of thing, it's just I trust myself more.

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