Miami Open: Naomi Osaka left to regret ‘immaturity’ in third round loss to Hsieh Su-Wei
- Japanese loses out to world No 27
The Japanese star was left floored by the battling instincts of the world number 27, who brilliantly came from a break down in the final two sets for a 4-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 victory, making amends for losing a dramatic encounter at the Australian Open earlier this year.
Osaka was dejected but, to her credit, laid bare her frustrations afterwards, insisting she lacked mental clarity and the ability to deal with the pressure of being the best in the world.
Hsieh, who completed one of the best wins of her career in two hours and 18 minutes, will now play Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki for a place in the quarter-finals and put to rest memories of being a set and 4-1 up at Melbourne before losing to eventual champion Osaka.
For two time grand slam winner Osaka, however, there was only severe disappointment.