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Naomi Osaka apologizes after tense Australian Open win over Cirstea
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Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 victory over Sorana Cirstea, but the match ended in controversy over Osaka's vocal celebrations. Cirstea complained to the umpire about Osaka's shouts, leading to a frosty post-match exchange. Osaka later expressed regret and apologized for her on-court words.
World No. 9 Belinda Bencic tops the seeds for the 2026 Abu Dhabi WTA Women's Tennis Open as she defends her title. The Swiss player receives a bye into the second round, while rising star Alex Eala faces a challenging opener against Zeynep Sonmez. Victoria Mboko has withdrawn from the event as a precaution.
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Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek secured straight-set victories in their first-round matches at the Australian Open 2026. Keys overcame Oleksandra Oliynykova in a tight contest, while Swiatek dispatched Yue Yuan to kick off the tournament.