Osaka secures spot in Bad Homburg final, match timing adjusted due to heat

Naomi Osaka reached her first grass court final by defeating Wang Xinhu 6-3, 6-3 at the Bad Homburg Open. The match took place in high temperatures and lasted 70 minutes, concluding with a double fault from Wang. Osaka will face either Karolina Muchová or Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the final, which has been moved forward to 11am local time due to expected extreme heat. The tournament serves as a preparatory event for Wimbledon, where Osaka has not progressed beyond the third round.

• 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Osaka into Bad Homburg final which has been moved forward due to heat