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China Open: Naomi Osaka beats world number one Ashleigh Barty in final

Naomi Osaka came from a set down to beat world number one Ashleigh Barty in an enthralling China Open final.

The Japanese world number four came through 3-6 6-3 6-2 to win her second title in a row, having also triumphed at the Pan Pacific Open in September.

She has won 10 straight matches since losing in the last 16 of the US Open.

"In this tournament I was not calm as I normally am. I threw my racquet at least once every match," said Osaka. "I felt like I had something to prove.