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Li Na: Osaka Can Win Multiple Majors

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Li Na believes Naomi Osaka will master multiple majors.Li, who made history as the first Asian Grand Slam singles champion, says the 20-year-old Osaka will win multiple Grand Slam titles if her desire is strong.More: Osaka Reaches Milestone“I believe with her abilities and strength, she can win many—that is if she really has the desire to be a champion,” Li told AFP.Osaka defeated 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, 6-2, 6-4, to win her maiden major at last month’s US Open.The fourth-ranked Osaka, who celebrates her 21st birthday on October 16th, withdrew from this week’s Hong Kong Open to protect a back strain.Osaka took treatment for a lower back strain during her 6-4, 6-4, Beijing semifinal loss to Anastasija Sevastova.Photo credit: Dan Huerlimann/Beelde Images ]]>

Chris Oddo. Chris Oddo is a freelance sportswriter, podcaster, blogger and social media marker who is a lead contributor to Tennisnow.com. He also writes for USOpen.org, Rolandgarros.com, BNPParibasOpen.com, TennisTV.com, WTAtennis.com and the official US Open program.
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