I was really disappointed, and then I just kind of let go of my expectations. And now we’re here.“I find it kind of ironic, but I’m happy about it.”Osaka got to the final of the ASB Classic final in Auckland to begin this season and faced Tauson but had to retire due to an abdominal injury after winning the first set 6-4.

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the semifinals of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Canadian Open on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) with a comprehensive 6-2, 6-2 triumph over 10th seed Elina Svitolina.

So far, the early results are promising for the budding partnership between Osaka and Wiktorowski. Osaka defeated Ariana Arseneault in the first round of the WTA 1000 Montreal yesterday. However, Osaka will face much stiffer competition in the 13-seed Liudmila Samsonova tomorrow. Currently, Osaka is the World No. 49 with a record of 22-11.