Indian Wells, United States, March 7, 2026 (AFP) - 'Grateful' Osaka returns to action with Indian Wells win

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2026-03-07

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka got her injury return off to a solid start on Friday, punching her ticket to the third round at Indian Wells with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over qualifier Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva. The Japanese superstar said she didn't know what to expect from her 97th-ranked opponent in their first meeting. But more importantly she wasn't too sure what to expect from herself in her first match since she pulled out before he......

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