N aomi Osaka avoided major drama today as the four-time Grand Slam champion ousted 2017 French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko 6-2 6-4 to progress into the round-of-16 of the WTA 1000 tournament in Montreal.

Highlights from Naomi Osaka's Round of 32 win over Jelena Ostapenko on Friday atthe National Bank Open in Montreal.The post HIGHLIGHTS: Naomi Osaka Defeats Jelena Ostapenko in Montreal appearedfirst on Heavy Sports.

Naomi Osaka secured a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Jelena Ostapenko in a battle of Grand Slam champions in the third round of the Canadian Open. The Japanese star dominated the match from the start, capitalizing on her recent momentum to earn her third consecutive win and reach the Round of 16 in Montreal for the second time in her career.