Naomi Osaka is congratulated by Serena Williams after winning their semifinal match at the Australian Open. And once again, Williams couldn't quite get it done — beaten 6-3, 6-4 by Naomi Osaka in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday. Quickly, Williams went up 2-0, then held another break point with a chance to lead 3-0 after another double-fault by Osaka. Williams' frustration was made plain early in the second set, when she leaned over at the baseline and screamed, "Make a shot! The 25-year-old made the semifinals at the 2020 US Open, where she lost to Osaka in three sets.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 18, 2021 05:38 UTC