Naomi Osaka eats Jennifer Brady, wins 4th Grand Slam title

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And four for Naomi Osaka.

Never worried, the Japanese made short work of the American Jennifer Brady in the final of the Australian Open (6-4, 6-3) to afford her 4th major title on the women's circuit.

After a small slump in the second part of the first heat, Osaka smothered Brady's resistance.

The former world number 1, also winner of the 2018 and 2020 US Open as well as the 2019 Australian Open and striker of Serena Williams in the semi-finals, will return to second place on Monday, while the American will climb to 13th place, his best career ranking.

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