Osaka's Brisbane comeback ended by big-serving Pliskova

By Agence France-Presse

Jan 04, 2024 12:10 am

(UPDATE) BRISBANE, Australia: Defending champion Karolina Pliskova used her big serve to full advantage to end Naomi Osaka's return to tennis in the second round of the Brisbane International on Wednesday.

Pliskova, who won the tournament the last time it was held in 2020, bounced back from losing the first set to grind down the Japanese star, 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4.

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