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Miami Open 2024: Naomi Osaka moves past Elisabetta Cocciaretto in round one

Naomi Osaka beats Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the first round of the 2024 Miami Open.

Graphic: Gasner Delvarin Jr | Naomi Osaka beats Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the first round of Miami Open 2024

Gasner Delvarin Jr

March 20, 2024

The former World No.1, Naomi Osaka, debuted the Miami Open round one with a victory against Elisabetta Cocciaretto.

Osaka started with a quick three games lead in the first set and took the set 6-3

Cocciaretto came out the second set with better energy, putting up good rallies. However, during a breakpoint, Osaka stole her service game to go up 3-2.

Eventually, Osaka served on two match points and put Cocciaretto away with another ace in two-set 6-3, 6-4.

Osaka's next match will be against the 15th seed Elina Svitolina.

Naomi Osaka | Elisabetta Cocciaretto | WTA | Tennis | Miami Open 2024 | Gasner Delvarin Jr.