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Jennifer Brady surprised to reach Australian Open final after going through hard coronavirus quarantine
Jennifer Brady admits she did not think she had a chance of making the Australian Open final during — and even before — her 14-day hard quarantine period prior to the tournament.
Key points:
- Brady was the only player in the women’s draw who went through hard quarantine to reach the second week of the Australian Open
- The American beat Karolína Muchová in three sets to qualify for her first final at a major
- She will play Naomi Osaka in the tournament decider
The 22nd-seeded Brady will meet Naomi Osaka in Saturday night’s final after beating Karolína Muchová 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in the last four.
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