MONTREAL — Japan’s Naomi Osaka is moving on to the National Bank Open’s fourth round after a 6-2, 6-4 win over 22nd-seeded Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia on Friday. Osaka, a former world No. 1, hit five aces and converted six of nine breakpoint opportunities, taking the match in 72 minutes on IGA Stadium’s centre court.

Naomi Osaka secured a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Jelena Ostapenko in a battle of Grand Slam champions in the third round of the Canadian Open. The Japanese star dominated the match from the start, capitalizing on her recent momentum to earn her third consecutive win and reach the Round of 16 in Montreal for the second time in her career.

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Canadian Open on Friday by dominating 22nd-seeded Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia 6-2, 6-4.The 27-year-old Japanese star, twice a winner at the US and Australian Opens,

Naomi Osaka defeated Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets for the third time in as many meetings to reach the Omnium Banque Nationale fourth round.

Highlights from Naomi Osaka's Round of 32 win over Jelena Ostapenko on Friday atthe National Bank Open in Montreal.The post HIGHLIGHTS: Naomi Osaka Defeats Jelena Ostapenko in Montreal appearedfirst on Heavy Sports.

Naomi Osaka confidently moved through the third round of the WTA 1000 in Montreal. Just days after beginning a trial period with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, the former world No. 1 found her rhythm against Jelena Ostapenko on Friday.