Wed Sep 25 08:54:00 UTC 2024: ## Osaka Advances in China Open, Mouratoglou Spotted Courtside
**Beijing, China:** Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka secured a comfortable victory in the first round of the WTA 1000 China Open on Wednesday, defeating Lucia Bronzetti of Italy 6-3, 6-2. The match saw the presence of renowned coach Patrick Mouratoglou, who previously coached Serena Williams, sitting courtside, sparking speculation about a potential coaching partnership.
Osaka, currently ranked 73rd in the world, had recently parted ways with Belgian coach Wim Fissette. While there’s been no official confirmation of a collaboration with Mouratoglou, the pair were seen together in Beijing, practicing ahead of the tournament.
The 26-year-old Osaka is looking to regain her form after a challenging return to tennis following the birth of her daughter in July 2023. She faces 21st seed Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan in the second round.
Osaka’s victory at the China Open in 2019 adds to the anticipation surrounding her performance this year. As she continues to navigate her way back to the top of the game, the potential coaching partnership with Mouratoglou has drawn significant interest in the tennis world.
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