On February 20, 2021, Naomi Osaka stepped onto the court in Melbourne with history within reach. Already a two-time US Open and one-time Australian Open champion, she had surged through the draw with the same quiet dominance that defined her rise. One more win would make her the sport’s undisputed hard-court force of her era.
Across the net stood first-time major finalist Jennifer Brady, whose powerful game had carried her to the biggest stage of her career. But from the opening exchanges, Osaka’s precision and poise took hold. Clean baseline winners, unshakeable serving, and championship composure turned the final into a statement.
When the last ball struck the court, it was done: 6–4, 6–3. Four Grand Slam titles. Four finals, four victories. In that moment, Osaka didn’t just win another trophy — she cemented a legacy of dominance on tennis’s biggest hard courts.
February 20 now marks the day Naomi Osaka became a four-time major champion. A milestone etched into the sport’s modern era — and into the story of a champion still writing history.