It had all originated with a code violation for coaching early in the second set,which Williams vehemently denied,stating"I don't cheat to win. I'd rather lose".
Osaka took it all in her stride,raining on Williams'expected victory parade and becoming the first Japanese player to win a grand slam singles title.
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Just a year after giving birth,Williams had been impressive in her run to the decider and expectations were extremely high that she would cast aside her young opponent and join Australia's Margaret Court on 24 grand slam singles titles.