Naomi Osaka’s second-round match at the Australian Open could not possibly have started in a worse way. All of 21 minutes in,

In the end, Osaka won 1-6 6-1 6-3, and she looked every bit a real threat to make a deep run at the 2025 Australian Open, a tournament she has won twice before. While that was some time ago, she is still young enough, and clearly talented enough, to be a dangerous opponent for any player.

Two-time defending Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka extended a few impressive streaks on Friday while becoming one of the first players to advance to the fourth round of the year's opening Grand Slam tournament.