Angelique Kerber reaches quarterfinal at Paris Olympics
Kerber defeats Osaka in straight sets
German star advances to last eight in Olympic farewell tour
Angelique Kerber of Germany has reached the quarterfinals of the tennis tournament at the Paris Olympics after defeating Naomi Osaka of Japan in straight sets 6-4, 6-3 on Tuesday. The win keeps Kerber's Olympic farewell tour alive as she continues to defy expectations and extend her illustrious career.
Kerber, a former world number one, is playing in her final Olympics before retiring. She has been in impressive form in Paris, having already defeated Cristian of Romania in the first round. Against Osaka, the German star showed her class once again, displaying her trademark consistency and aggression from the baseline.
Kerber will now face Simona Halep of Romania in the quarterfinals. Halep is a two-time Grand Slam champion and a former world number one. The match promises to be a blockbuster clash between two of the most experienced and successful players in the women's game.
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