It has been 1008 days since Naomi Osaka had not qualified for a final on the WTA circuit. Almost three years to wait since Miami 2022and there you have it, one step away from a title on the side ofAuckland. The Japanese has not won anything sinceAustralian Open 2021. A long shortage which can be explained by a maternity break in the meantime. Sunday, against the Dane Clara Tausonthe former world number 1 will try to correct this anomaly and confirm her return to the Top 50, where she belongs. Oddly enough, Serena Williams had won her first title as a mother at Auckland. Should we see a sign there?
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A difference in experience
Seven titles including four Grand Slams. Naomi Osaka loves pressure and big moments. This does not mean that she should let this final slip away on Sunday in New Zealand. The Danish nugget Clara Tauson22, will try to steal the spotlight. The experience is less for the Nordique, who has only had three career finals at the WTA 250 level or above, none since 2021. But having taken out the American trio Kenin-Keys-Montgomery can give him wings.
The final this Sunday in Auckland
Stadium Court
From 5h
[7] Naomi Osaka (JPN) – [5] Clara Tauson (AND)
