Osaka conquers of the 2021 Australian Open

The third-seeded Osaka took down Jennifer Brady in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, to win the year’s first Grand Slam and her fourth major title overall.

What began as a tight back-and-forth battle quickly turned into a lopsided affair. Osaka won six straight games between the end the first set and start of the second, where she took a commanding 4-0 lead.  

Osaka’s four major titles put her in rare company. Only three other active women – Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters – have reached that total.