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Top 5 Photos, October 4: Osaka ends Andreescu's streak; Djokovic wins

Naomi Osaka upped her winning streak to eight, while she ended the 2019 US Open champion's 17 match-win run on the China Open's Diamond Court.

By Jordaan SanfordPublished October 04, 2019

1. Naomi Osaka put an end to US Open champion Bianca Andreescu’s 17-match winning streak. The 21-year-old revealed some amazing shot-making skills as she left everything on the line in her 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 quarterfinal victory. The world No. 4 is now just two wins away from claiming her third WTA title of the season.

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2. Novak Djokovic eased past Lucas Pouille, 6-1, 6-2, to move into the Japan Open’s semifinals. The world No. 1 seems to be playing without pain following his retirement from the US Open round of 16 match due to a left shoulder injury. He will next face David Goffin for a spot in the Tokyo final.

TOKYO, JAPAN - OCTOBER 04: Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot during his match against Lucas Pouille of France on day five of the Rakuten Open at the Ariake Coliseum on October 04, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images) — © Getty Images

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3. Though she was down, Ashleigh Barty was never out as she clawed her way back to victory against Petra Kvitova. The Aussie recovered from a set down to claim the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Barty will next meet Kiki Bertens, who dismissed Elina Svitolina on the China Open’s Lotus Court.

BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 04: Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic congratulates to Ashleigh Barty of Australia during the Women's singles Quarter Finals of 2019 China Open at the China National Tennis Center on October 4, 2019 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) — © 2019 Getty Images

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4. Stefanos Tsitsipas dominated the court to score a quarterfinal win over American John Isner. The Greek powered his way to a 7-6 (3), 6-3 victory, his 41st match win of the season. He will next battle Alexander Zverev, who he has toppled in their last two meetings.

BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 04: Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece celebrates after defeating John Isner of the United States during the Men's singles Quarterfinals of 2019 China Open at the China National Tennis Center on October 4, 2019 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Zhe Ji/Getty Images) — © 2019 Getty Images

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5. American Sofia Kenin stopped to sign autographs at the China Open Citic Bank Booth before taking the court with doubles partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands. The duo survived a close, 2-6, 6-4, 10-8, quarterfinals match against Demi Schuurs and Anna-LenaGronefeld. The Americans are into the Beijing semifinals and will face Japan’s Ena Shibahara and Shuko Aoyama.

BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 04: Sofia Kenin of the United States attends the Citic Bank Booth at the China National Tennis Center on October 04, 2019 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Emmanuel Wong/Getty Images) — © Getty Images

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