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Naomi Osaka Vs Sorana Cirstea, Australian Open: Former World Number One Progresses To Third Round

Naomi Osaka advanced to the women's singles third round of Australian Open on Thursday (January 22, 2026). The Japanese former world number one edged past Sorana Cirstea 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 and the pair barely exchanged handshakes at the end. Osaka said at the post-match interview that Cirstea told her there were "a lot of 'come ons' that she was angry about", which was the reason for the animosity. Osaka will next face Australia's Maddison Inglis, who beat Germany's Laura Siegemund in three sets.

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after defeating Sorana Cirstea of Romania in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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Naomi Osaka, right, of Japan talks with Sorana Cirstea, left, of Romania following their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Naomi Osaka, right, of Japan talks with Sorana Cirstea, left, of Romania following their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after defeating Sorana Cirstea of Romania in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after defeating Sorana Cirstea of Romania in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a forehand return to Sorana Cirstea of Romania during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a forehand return to Sorana Cirstea of Romania during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Sorana Cirstea of Romania plays a backhand return to Naomi Osaka of Japan during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Sorana Cirstea of Romania plays a backhand return to Naomi Osaka of Japan during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Sorana Cirstea of Romania reacts during her second round match against Naomi Osaka of Japan at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Sorana Cirstea of Romania reacts during her second round match against Naomi Osaka of Japan at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a backhand return to Sorana Cirstea of Romania during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a backhand return to Sorana Cirstea of Romania during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Sorana Cirstea of Romania plays a forehand return to Naomi Osaka of Japan during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Sorana Cirstea of Romania plays a forehand return to Naomi Osaka of Japan during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a backhand return to Sorana Cirstea of Romania during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a backhand return to Sorana Cirstea of Romania during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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