Serena Williams defeats Naomi Osaka in rematch of controversial US Open final

Serena Williams progressed to the semifinals of the Rogers Cup on Friday by defeating Naomi Osaka 6-3 6-4, the first time the pair had met since the infamous US Open final in September of last year

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Despite the loss, Osaka, who crashed out of Wimbledon in the first round last month, will return to the world No. 1 spot on Monday following Ashleigh Barty's opening round defeat in Toronto.Williams, meanwhile, who was recently ousted by Simona Halep in the Wimbledon final, looked in fine form against her Japanese opponent as she surpassed Arantxa Sanchez Vicario's record of 32 Rogers Cup wins.

Counting the cost of Naomi Osaka's meteoric rise 02:18After the match, Osaka spoke of her admiration for Williams, whom she has beaten on their two previous meetings. "This is someone that I looked up to forever," said the two-time Grand Slam champion."So in a weird way, losing today I accomplished my dream.

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