Naomi Osaka beats Petra Kvitova to win Australian Open, becomes World Number One

Naomi Osaka has won the Australian Open title by beating Czech Petra Kvitova in the final, going on to become World Number One.

Naomi Osaka of Japan during the presentation of the winner's trophy,

Naomi Osaka is the new world No.1 after beating Petra Kvitova in a three-set Australian Open final. Source: AAP

Naomi Osaka has revealed the secret pep talk she gave herself before confirming herself as the undisputed new dominant force in women's tennis with a drama-charged Australian Open final triumph.

The Japanese prodigy claimed her first Open crown and the world No.1 ranking with a steely 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-4 victory over gallant Czech Petra Kvitova in Saturday night's winner-takes-all showdown at Melbourne Park.

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