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EXPLAINED: Fireworks outshine fashion as osaka reaches third round - The Real Truth

Sorana Cirstea had a few words to say after her second-round loss to Naomi Osaka. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Naomi Osaka has apologised for "disrespectful" comments in her courtside interview following a frosty exchange with vanquished opponent Sorana Cirstea and is unsure whether she will seek out the retiring Romanian.

Two-time Australian Open champion Osaka repeated her show-stopping first-round outfit, then beat Cirstea 6-3 4-6 6-2 to tee up a clash with plucky local qualifier Maddison Inglis.

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