Osaka advances in Miami as Kerber downed

Naomi Osaka’s impressive return to form continued on Thursday after she took just an hour to dispatch 13th-seeded German Angelique Kerber in straight sets and head into the third round of the Miami Open. The Japanese star, who left Indian Wells in tears earlier this month after being heckled by a fan, looks in great […]

Naomi Osaka’s impressive return to form continued on Thursday after she took just an hour to dispatch 13th-seeded German Angelique Kerber in straight sets and head into the third round of the Miami Open.

The Japanese star, who left Indian Wells in tears earlier this month after being heckled by a fan, looks in great shape as Kerber was beaten 6-2 6-3 at Hard Rock Stadium.

“She’s the highest seeded player I have beaten this season and I am really happy, “ a delighted Osaka said afterwards.

“I came into the match wanting to dictate and hopefully as I keep playing I will keep getting better.”