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Naomi Osaka Books Her Place In The Second Round Of The Australian Open's Women's Draw

Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open. Photo: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP

The Japan native defeated Caroline Garcia from France in a deciding set today

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has booked a place in the second round of the women's draw at the Australian Open.

The Japan native defeated Caroline Garcia from France in a deciding set today.

Elsewhere 10th seed Danielle Collins beat Daria Snigur two sets to love.

Local favourite Christopher O'Connell lost his deciding set to 12th seed from the US - Tommy Paul.

While second seed Carlos Alcaraz is safely through after a straight sets victory over Alexander Shevchenko.

Novak Djokovic also progressed.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion recovered from losing the opening set against Nishesh Basavareddy to win in four.

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