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2018 US Open, September 7 Women's singles, semi-finals Arthur Ashe Stadium, Billie Jean King Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York Madison Keys vs Naomi Osaka |
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After finishing runner-up at last year’s US Open final, Madison Keys will be looking to book her place when she comes up against 20-year-old Naomi Osaka. Join The Roar from 10:15am (AEST) for live scores and coverage.
After coming so close against compatriot Sloane Stephens in last year’s US Open final, Madison Keys has a shot at redemption following some dominant performances in recent days.
Keys was clinical in her 6-4, 6-3 straight sets victory over Carla Suarez Navarro, continuing what has been a steady season thus far.
She opened her campaign with straight sets wins over Pauline parmentier and Bernarda Pera before moving through to the second week with a win over Aleksandra Krunic, coming back from a set down to win 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.
She also disposed of Dominika Cibulkova with a powerful 6-1, 6-3 win, staking her claim as a genuine title threat.
Naomi Osaka has flown under the radar and been impressive in reaching the final four at a grand slam for the first time in her career.
The Japanese 20-year-old kicked off her tournament at Flushing Meadows with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Laura Siegemund before absolutely dominating against Julia Glushko 6-2, 6-0.
Arguably her most impressive display so far was a stunning double bagel victory over Aliaksandra Sasnovich where Osaka came out on top 6-0, 6-0. She was pushed to three sets by Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 before returning to her dominance with a win over Lesya Tsurenko 6-1, 6-1.
Keys will find it extremely hard to break Osaka, who has exhibited a strong service game all tournament however, as Osaka is yet to play any highly-fancied opponents, she faces a major challenge.
Keys and Osaka have played three before with Keys winning on both occasions. They have met at the US Open before in 2016 where Keys triumphed in three sets 7-5, 4-6, 7-6.
Prediction
Keys will set up an all-American final with a win in straight sets.
Keys in straight sets.
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That concludes The Roar's coverage of Madison Keys vs Naomi Osaka. Naomi Osaka is through to the US Open final against Serena Williams, becoming the first ever Japanese woman to play in a grand slam final. Thanks for following along.
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STATS Aces: Osaka 3 - Keys 2 Double Faults: Osaka 0 - Keys 1 1st Serve Win: Osaka 23/34 (68%) - Keys 38/60 (63%) 2nd Serve Win: Osaka 5/13 (38%) - Keys 15/26 (58%) Net Points Won: Osaka 3/8 (38%) - Keys 5/5 (100%) Break Points Won: Osaka 0/13 (0%) - Keys 3/4 (75%) Winners: Osaka 23 - Keys 12 Unforced Errors: Osaka 32 - Keys 20 Total Points Won: Osaka 61 - Keys 72 Madison Keys 2 4 Naomi Osaka 6 6
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END MATCH: OSAKA WINS Naomi Osaka is the first Japanese player through to a US Open women's singles final after Madison Keys struggled to convert break points. Madison Keys 2 4 Naomi Osaka 6 6
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END MATCH: NAOMI OSAKA WINS Keys forces the error from first serve and Naomi Osaka is through to the US Open final. Madison Keys 2 4 Naomi Osaka 6 6
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Keys pushes it wide off the forehand, match point Madison Keys 2 4 (15) Naomi Osaka 6 5 (40)
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Osaka with a great serve down the T, Keys forces the error Madison Keys 2 4 (15) Naomi Osaka 6 5 (30)
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Osaka on serve, Keys forces the error Madison Keys 2 4 (15) Naomi Osaka 6 5 (15)
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Keys holds to love with an ace, Osaka will serve for the match Madison Keys 2 4 Naomi Osaka 6 5
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Keys doing well off first serve, forehand volley winner at the net Madison Keys 2 3 (40) Naomi Osaka 6 5 (0)
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Keys on serve, great start with an ace Madison Keys 2 3 (30) Naomi Osaka 6 5 (0)
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Osaka goes down the line off the backhand and holds serve Madison Keys 2 3 Naomi Osaka 6 5
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Keys puts it deep off the forehand, advantage Osaka Madison Keys 2 3 (40) Naomi Osaka 6 4 (AD)
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Keys plays it down the line off the forehand, deuce Madison Keys 2 3 (40) Naomi Osaka 6 4 (40)
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Keys plays it long off the forehand from second serve, advantage Osaka Madison Keys 2 3 (40) Naomi Osaka 6 4 (AD)
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Osaka goes wide, stretching Keys who cuts back across as Osaka comes to the net and hits the forehand volley winner, deuce Madison Keys 2 3 (40) Naomi Osaka 6 4 (40)
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Osaka puts it wide by an inch to the right, break point Keys Madison Keys 2 3 (40) Naomi Osaka 6 4 (30)
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Osaka down the T, Keys uncomfortable on the return, Osaka drifts to the net and hits the forehand winner on open court Madison Keys 2 3 (30) Naomi Osaka 6 4 (30)
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Keys opens up Osaka to the left and hits the forehand winner down the line Madison Keys 2 3 (30) Naomi Osaka 6 4 (15)
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Keys mis-hits off the backhand, putting it wide Madison Keys 2 3 (15) Naomi Osaka 6 4 (15)
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Osaka on serve, Keys with a nice forehand stroke Madison Keys 2 3 (15) Naomi Osaka 6 4 (0)