Naomi Osaka reaches first clay-court quarter-final after downing Hsieh Su-Wei in Stuttgart

World number one Naomi Osaka will contest her first clay-court quarter-final after beating Hsieh Su-Wei in Stuttgart.
Osaka has endured a tough time since topping the rankings, but was always on top in what was her first match since signing up with Nike.
The Japanese star was a qualifier when she last played in Stuttgart, but looked full of authority in her 6-4, 6-3 win.
“I did feel like I am in control, but I also felt she is taking more risks than me,” said Osaka.
“She’s a really tricky opponent. You never really know what she’s going to do.”
Osaka will play Croatia’s Donna Vekic next after she dominated Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 7-5.
Reigning Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber won the all-German affair against Andrea Petkovic 6-2, 6-4.
Meanwhile, Anastasija Sevastova, Petra Kvitova, Anett Kontaveit and Kiki Bertens all progressed too.
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official and like our Facebook page.
More from Tennis365:
-
-
EXCLUSIVE – Laura Robson: I want to earn a place back on the Fed Cup team
-
Six things we learned from the Monte-Carlo Masters: Featuring Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and more
-
EXCLUSIVE – Clare Balding: Fed Cup success can inspire a boom in the women’s game
-
EXCLUSIVE – Judy Murray: I have no regrets over quitting Fed Cup role
-
Analysis: Grigor Dimitrov’s apparent endless decline down to struggles of identity, not quality
-
Latest
-
News
Novak Djokovic joins Serena Williams at summit of Slams after 30 club
Serena Williams also won 10 majors after turning 30.
-
ATP Tour
Andy Murray pulls out of Rotterdam Open after Australian Open exertions
Andy Murray will not take part in the Rotterdam Open in 2023.
-
Grand Slam
GOAT race is an obsession for Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic won’t stop until he is the GOAT!
-
WTA Tour
WTA Tour: What to look forward to in February 2023
The middle-east swing dominates the February schedule for the WTA Tour.
-
Australian Open
Novak Djokovic’s comments suggest his retirement may be closer than expected
Novak Djokovic’s family may hold the key to how much longer he continues to play at the highest level.
-
Tennis News
John McEnroe calls for Russian players to return to Wimbledon after latest twists
It now seems inevitable that Wimbledon and the LTA will be forced to allow Russian and Belarusian players to play at Wimbledon.
-
Tennis News
Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz salute Novak Djokovic after latest feat
Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz salute Novak Djokovic.
-
Australian Open
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal’s Grand Slam race: Who’s in better shape? What happens next?
Djokovic and Nadal both have 22 Grand Slam singles titles.
-
WTA Tour
WTA Rankings: Iga Swiatek still comfortable at No 1 as Elena Rybakina finally enters the top 10
Your WTA Rankings after the 2023 Australian Open.
-
ATP Tour
ATP Rankings: Novak Djokovic on course to break Steffi Graf’s record as he makes biggest-ever jump to No 1
Novak Djokovic back at No 1.