Two time Australian Open champions Naomi Osaka delivered a solid performance in her opening game of the 2026 Australian Open to progress to the second round.
Osaka beat Antonia Ruzic 6-3,3-6, 6-4 to get her quest to win a third Australian Open title off to a fine start. The American tennis star is scheduled to take on Sorana Cirstea on Thursday, January 22.
Osaka delivered a stunning entrance by wearing a jellyfish inspired attire that was complete with a big white hat and an all–white umbrella and in her post-game presser, she talked through her win and fashion statement.
“It’s modelled after a jellyfish. I’m so grateful I get to be able to do the things that I love and it’s really beautiful. There’s a butterfly on the hat and the umbrella, which has to do with the Australian Open I won in 2021.”
“This is one of my favourite tournaments and just to start the year off, it makes me very happy. I think I served pretty well. She is an amazing player, I’ve never played her before” she said according to the BBC.
Top ranked players Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner also won their games in the preliminary round.
