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Things at the Australian Open 2026 turned ugly as Naomi Osaka claimed a heated Sorana victory over Cirstea in the Round of 64. The two barely exchanged a handshake over the net, with Cirstea turning her head away after briefly looking at the Japanese player before she walked away.
Australian Open drama as Naomi Osaka beats Sorana Cirstea, sparks icy post-match clash
Osaka then confronted her for the brief interaction during the handshake, asking:
"What was that for?"
The Romanian player responded directly, who was apparently upset with the four-time Grand Slam champion’s efforts to pump herself up during the match. The World No. 16 player then turned towards the crowd and waved to the fans, celebrating her victory.
Meanwhile, Osaka will next face Maddison Inglis in the upcoming clash of the ongoing major in Melbourne Park. The former No. 1 player stunned the crowd with a jaw-dropping jellyfish-inspired outfit that turned heads at Rod Laver Arena.
Osaka made a dramatic entrance with the iconic outfit on her debut at the Australian Open 2026, ahead of her clash against Antonia Ruzic. She walked in wearing an ocean-blue tie-dye tracksuit jacket paired with white wide-leg trousers, which had the tennis world talking.
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