Overview

• Naomi Osaka defeated Caroline Garcia in the first round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory, marking her first Grand Slam win since 2022.
• Wildfires in Los Angeles, just three blocks from her Beverly Hills home, have destroyed 10,000 buildings, displaced 150,000 people, and caused over $8 billion in damages.
• Osaka sent someone to retrieve her daughter Shai’s birth certificate and other keepsakes from her home, citing concerns about the fire’s proximity.
• The tennis star expressed difficulty staying focused during the tournament but emphasized gratitude for her family’s safety and sent love to those affected in LA.
• Osaka will face Karolína Muchová in the second round, a challenging opponent who defeated her in the 2024 US Open and recently returned from injury.