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Sinner dominates, Osaka dazzles
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|January 21, 2026
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NAOMI Osaka returned to Rod Laver Arena in style, debuting a stunning “jellyfish-inspired” look before battling through a three-set thriller against Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic.
(AFP)
Sinner barely broke a sweat in launching his quest to win a third Australian Open in a row yesterday, as Naomi Osaka stole the show with a bold fashion statement.Meanwhile, popular Frenchman Gael Monfils bid farewell to Melbourne Park with an epic defeat and thanks for “an amazing ride”.
The Italian Sinner strolled into round two when French opponent Hugo Gaston retired on Rod Laver Arena with the second seed in full control at 6-2, 6-1.
Gaston, who had an abdominal injury, slumped to his chair and shook his head as his tournament ended in distress.
This story is from the January 21, 2026 edition of Daily News.
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