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Osaka wants to keep smiling and lifting trophies in 2020

Naomi Osaka of Japan poses with the women's singles championship trophy during the draw announcement of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 16, 2020 [COURTESY]

Naomi Osaka had more coaches than she won titles last year but will be hoping that her latest trainer can propel her to a successful defence of her Australian Open crown.

The 22-year-old Japanese had a rollercoaster 2019, winning in Melbourne and topping the world rankings but then ploughing through three coaches before settling on Wim Fissette in December.

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