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Australian Open | Osaka finding joy again as she kicks off Melbourne Park defence

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a forehand return to Camila Osorio of Colombia during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, January 17, 2022. (Source: AP)

Naomi Osaka said she is enjoying her tennis again and is having fun on the Tour after the defending champion overcame an unexpectedly stiff challenge from Colombian Camila Osorio in her opening round of the Australian Open on January 17.

The Japanese 24-year-old, who also triumphed at Melbourne Park in 2019, won 6-3 6-3 at the Rod Laver Arena, removing any doubts about her fitness after she withdrew from a recent tune-up event due to an abdominal injury.

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