Osaka beats Svitolina to reach semis

IANS  |  Melbourne 

Japanese player outclassed Ukraine's Svitolina in straight sets in the quarter-finals of here on Wednesday.

The fourth-seeded Osaka won 6-4, 6-1 in one hour and 12 minutes of play at Melbourne Park, reports news.

She dominated her opponent with eight aces, 31 winners and a more accurate second serve during the match. Svitolina received treatment for shoulder problems as in her previous match at the tournament.

In the semi-finals, the Japanese will play the winner of the quarter-finals between and

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First Published: Wed, January 23 2019. 12:14 IST