This Wednesday in the second round of the WTA 1000 in Montreal, Naomi Osaka fought a great fight to Liudmila Samsonova which she ended up defeating in 2:37 am despite the loss of the first set (4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3). We could not be obstinate, the Japanese saved three match balls in the second round! At 4-5 in favor of her opponent and led 0-40, she also signed five consecutive points and produced the station wagon. Enough to relaunch a match that seemed to be folded a few moments before.
Then in the tie-break of this second set, led 2-5, Naomi Osaka was once again sublimated, winning six of the following seven exchanges to equalize a round everywhere. The 49th world took an ascendant on Liudmila Samsonova, a breakaway in the final act and distant quickly 4-1. At the end of this incredible scenario, Naomi Osaka validated her qualification in the 3rd round where she awaits either the Mexican Renata Zarazua, or the Lettonne Jelena Ostapenko.
Earlier in the day, the American Madison Keys outclassed the German Laura Siegemund (6-2, 6-1). The Danish Clara Tauson for her easily disposed of the Italian Lucia Bronzetti (6-2, 6-1). On the other hand, Magda Linette was surprised by the Lettonne Anastasia Sevastova, 386th world (6-3, 4-6, 6-4).
