By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday, March 20, 2025
Naomi Osaka showcased her skills with a solid victory over hard-hitting Liudmila Samsonova in Miami, triumphing with a score of 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the third round.
The former champion needed 82 minutes to boost her season record to 8-3.
Although Osaka had opportunities to finish the match earlier, she missed a break point while Samsonova served at 2-5 in the second set and was unable to close it out at 5-3. Nevertheless, she broke her opponent in the final game to set up a thrilling third-round encounter with American Hailey Baptiste.
Under the Miami moonlight! 🌙 @naomiosaka is into the third round after defeating Samsonova 6-2, 6-4. #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/nsMwWZNuOs
— wta (@WTA) March 21, 2025
Collins Secures Her Place
Defending champion Danielle Collins also advanced in Miami, overcoming Sorana Cirstea with a score of 6-4, 7-6(3). Collins, who clinched the title last year as the World No. 53, is now seeded 14th and will take on Rebeka Masarova from Switzerland in her next match. A potential showdown with top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka awaits in the round of 16.
Title defense is ON!
Danielle Collins defeats Cirstea in straight sets to kick off her Miami campaign! #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/pMGk39STx9
— wta (@WTA) March 21, 2025
