Fans are frustrated with Naomi Osaka’s lackluster performances as she exits the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open. Osaka’s winning streak in the tournament comes to a halt after suffering a defeat in the quarterfinals against Karolina Pliskova, a two-time Grand Slam finalist. Pliskova showcased her skills and emerged victorious in a match that went into tiebreakers for both sets.
Following Osaka’s defeat in the quarterfinals, a Twitter page dedicated to tennis posted a message of appreciation for the Japanese star. However, fans have expressed their displeasure with the post, believing that Osaka has been relying too heavily on her status as a mother to explain her poor performances. Some fans question whether similar statements were made about other female players, such as Tatjana Maria, before the hype surrounding Serena Williams and Elina Svitolina began.
Osaka arrived in Qatar with positive momentum after winning the Winners Open. However, her opponent, Pliskova, was determined to regain her form after a long break. Osaka performed well leading up to the quarterfinals, securing back-to-back victories against Caroline Garcia and Petra Martic. Unfortunately, Pliskova proved to be too strong for Osaka, resulting in a thrilling defeat. This marks Osaka’s second loss to Pliskova in the past two months. Pliskova will now face the defending champion in the semifinals, who is coming off a victory against Victoria Azarenka.
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According to the Source firstsportz.com