good evening everyone I'm Mike Norris and you're watching tune in news TV tonight we're bringing you an exciting update from the world of tennis where one of the sports biggest stars has made a triumphant return to form at the US Open Naomi Osaka the former world number one and four-time Grand Slam Champion has secured her first top 10 victory in over for years by defeating Julina ostapenko in a thrilling match at the Us open this one marks a significant milestone in Osaka's career signaling her return to the elite ranks of women's tennis the match which took place on the iconic Arthur Ash Stadium saw Osaka facing off against ostapenko the current world number 10 in a formidable opponent known for her aggressive style of play despite the challenges posed by AAP Peno Osaka displayed her trademark resilience and determination ultimately emerging victorious in straight sets Osaka who has faced a series of ups and downs in recent years including injuries and mental health challenges looked to be back in her best form her serve was powerful her ground strokes were precise and she demonstrated the mental toughness that has made her one of the most respected players on the tour in the first set Osaka broke ostapenko serve early and maintained her lead with consistent play from the Baseline the crowd erupted in cheers as she took the set 6 minus 4 showing flashes of the Brilliance that once made her a dominant force in the sport the second set was was even more intense with ostapenko fighting hard to level the match however Osaka remained composed Under Pressure saving several break points and capitalizing on her opportunities to break ostapenko serve she clinched the second set 7 minus 5 sealing the match in her place in the next round of the SOP this Victory is particularly sweet for Osaka as it marks her first win against a top 10 players since 2019 the win is a clear indication that she is once again a serious contender in the major tournaments and it sends a message to the rest of the field that she is back and ready to compete at the highest level speaking after the match Osaka expressed her Joy at the Victory and her gratitude to the fans who have supported her throughout her journey it feels amazing to get this win she said I've been working really hard to get back to this level and I'm just so happy to be here playing in front of this incredible crowd Osaka is Win is sure to be a major talking point in the tennis world as fans and analysts alike speculate on her chances of winning another usop title with this performance she has certainly made a strong case for herself as a contender as the US Open continues all eyes will be on Osaka to see if she can maintain this momentum and make a Deep Run in the tournament her victory over AA Penco is a reminder of her immense talent and the potential for even greater achievements in the days to come that's all for now on this remarkable comeback story from the S open stay tuned to tunin news TV for more updates and Analysis on all the latest Sports Action I'm Mike Norris and we'll see you next time [Music]