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WTA Tour: Andreescu Prevails Over Osaka To Reach First Semifinal Of 2024

By IANS News June 15, 2024 • 00:28 AM View: 353

Bianca Andreescu: Bianca Andreescu ended Naomi Osaka's hopes of reaching the semifinals on comeback as she defeated the former Grand Slam winner in three sets in the quarterfinals of the Libema Open here on Friday.

Andreescu emerged victorious in the battle of former US Open champions, beating Osaka 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(3) to make the first semifinal of the 2024 season. She will next face Hungarian qualifier Dalma Galfi in the semifinals on Saturday. Galfi advanced with a straight-set win over Aleksandra Krunic, 7-5, 6-3.

Andreescu was sidelined for nine months with a back injury and made her competitive return to the tour two weeks ago at Roland Garros.

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