Naomi Osaka hits with Andy Murray in Brisbane

The US Open tennis champion Naomi Osaka enjoyed a practice session with the three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray ahead of her 2019 campaign at the Brisbane International.

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The world number five took to her Instagram to share the picture from her friendly match with Murray.

"I don't know why you let me hit with you but thank you," Osaka said on Thursday.

Heaping praises on the Japanese tennis star, the British player in his reply posted a picture captioned: "Thanks for the hit today @naomiosakatennis I think you missed about 2 balls in 30 minutes...and also for the advice on Japanese."

The Brisbane International is slated to begin on December 31 and will conclude on January 6

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