Osaka through to Aussie Open third round

Defending champion Naomi Osaka has cruised into the third round of the Australian Open after defeating China’s Zheng Saisai in straight sets.

The world No.4’s 6-2 6-4 victory on Margaret Court Arena sets up a potential third-round showdown with American teen sensation Coco Gauff.

Fifteen-year-old Gauff plays Romania’s Sorana Cirstea later on Wednesday.

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