Naomi Osaka was in tears of joy after she earned a spot in the Miami Open Final after winning a 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 semifinal match against Belinda Bencic on Thursday.
It was first of many things for Osaka in the victory. It marked the first time she defeated Bencic after three previous tries. She earned a spot in the Miami Open final for the first time in her career, and will be playing in a championship match for the the first time since the 2021 Australian Open.
After the match, the four-time Grand Slam singles champion tweeted her gratitude for the current moment she is experiencing.