Naomi Osaka cried as she won her second grand slam in a row, becoming the first Asian world number one

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Naomi Osaka just won the 2019 Australian Open.

Naomi Osaka just won the Australian Open, her second Grand Slam title in a row - and the moment was incredibly emotional.

The 21-year-old from Japan beat Czech Petra Kvitova 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-4 in a gruelling two hour, 27 minute match in Melbourne on Saturday, replacing Simona Halep as world number one - the first ever Asian player to take the top spot.

An overwhelmed Osaka squatted on the court with her face in her hands, before returning to her chair with her face covered.

In a post-match interview, Osaka said: "I read notes before this but I've still forgotten what I'm supposed to say. I'm really honoured to play in this final so thank you."

She added: "To my team, I don't think I would have made it through this week behind you guys. Behind a tennis player is always a team so I'm really grateful."

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