Osaka missed three consecutive match points in the second set, but she regained her rhythm and went onto seal the match to enjoy a truly joyous moment
Japans Naomi Osaka celebrates with the championship trophy during the presentation ceremony after her victory against Czech Republics Petra Kvitova in the womens singles final on day 13 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 26,
She has also become the first player to win two consecutive Grand Slam trophies since American player Serena Williams in 2015 and the first player to back up her maiden major title since the United Statesâ¿¿ Jennifer Capriati clinched the Australian and French Open in 2001.
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