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'I'm crying': Naomi Osaka in tears after incredible Miami Open act

Naomi Osaka (pictured right) shed tears of joy after she reached the Miami Open final for the first time ever. (Image: @WTA/Twitter)
Naomi Osaka (pictured right) shed tears of joy after she reached the Miami Open final for the first time ever. (Image: @WTA/Twitter)

Naomi Osaka has broken down in tears of joy after making history at the Miami Open and making her first final since the 2021 Australian Open Final.

Osaka faced her toughest test yet in the semi-final as she was pushed all the way against a resurgent Belinda Bencic with the Japanese star coming up big to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.

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Osaka's serve was on fire as she equalled Ash Barty's record for most aces in a match for 2022 as she navigated her way past the Swiss World No.28.

However, her serve faulted when serving for the match for the first time after Osaka admitted she was shaking wth nerves.

But the Japanese star regained her composure to finish the match.

The win meant a lot for Osaka, who will play in her first Miami Open final, as she broke down in tears of joy following the match.

Osaka's first final since January 2021 comes only a week after she left Indian Wells in tears after being heckled by a member of the crowd.

The four-time grand slam champion has been happy on court in Miami where she has admitted she feels at home.

"I just wanted to say thank you everyone, the atmosphere was really good," a tearful and elated Osaka said.

"Damn, I am always crying.

"I just wanted to say thank you, this tournament really means a lot to me and it's my first time in the finals here."

Fans were left cheering for Osaka after the beautiful scenes with many claiming the four-time grand slam champ is back to her best.

Naomi Osaka creates history at Miami Open

Osaka started the event World No.77, but would finish inside the Top 30 if she wins the Miami Open title.

She also becomes the lowest ranked player ever, World No.77, to reach the final after Kim Clijsters achieved the feat when ranked World No.38 in 2005.

Osaka hasn't featured in a WTA 1000 semi-final since Cincinnati 2020.

Following the match, Osaka admitted she felt like she had been fighting to get back into this situation for quite some time.

Naomi Osaka (pictured) smiles after her Miami Open match.
Naomi Osaka (pictured) will play in her first final since the Australian Open 2021 after reaching the Miami Open final. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)

"I feel like I have been fighting for a long time, not physically fighting, but I've wanted to get back here for a very long time," Osaka said.

"I just couldn't string together a lot of things, so now I feel like I am in a really good place in my life and I want to keep that going.

"Last week, at Indian Wells, even when the times were tough I know I can bounce back. I feel like I did that pretty well."

Osaka will go on to face either new World No.1 Iga Swiatek or American Jessica Pegula in the final.

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