Japan’s Naomi Osaka has struggled since splitting with coach Sascha Bajin. — Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff Livepic
But there was little sign of physical problems during a testing 6-2, 7-6 victory over Cibulkova and afterwards, Osaka said: “I feel good. I don’t have much pain in my abs so that’s always a good sign.” If the abdominal injury has healed, Osaka can feel encouraged by her performance against Cibulkova, one of the tour’s gutsiest competitors even if the Slovakian is also enduring a difficult start to 2019.
The second began like the first, with Cibulkova breaking early and she held the advantage until 4-3, only for a fourth double fault to allow Osaka back in.
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