Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka defeated Alycia Parks 6-4, 6-2 at the ASB Classic, reaching her first WTA final in nearly three years. The Japanese star appears to have regained her form at the start of the season,

Osaka will take on Clara Tauson in Sunday's showdown and is pleased with her progress as she tunes up for the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday 12 January

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka reached her first semi-final in almost three years after she came from behind to beat Hailey Baptiste 6-7(2), 6-1, 6-2 at the ASB Classic.

WTA Auckland has been affected by rain delays, but the semifinals are finally set, and there is a very interesting set of matchups to look forward to. The biggest name is Naomi Osaka by far, with the Japanese superstar looking to return to her top level this year.

Triumph for the Japanese sees her reach her first WTA Tour semi-final as a mum, having not reached the last four of an event in 2024 following her return from maternity leave. It

Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka has advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.