Naomi Osaka knocks off Clara Burel in first round at Rome

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Naomi Osaka made her return to Rome a winning one by sailing to a 7-6 (2), 6-1 victory over Clara Burel in Wednesday's first-round match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

Osaka served eight aces and had a 27-10 advantage in winners while dispatching the Frenchwoman in 84 minutes.

"Just beingable to hang in there and eventually close it on my terms is something that I'm very