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Birmingham PHOTOS: No.1 Osaka arrives as second round of qualifying wraps up

The 2019 Nature Valley Classic boasts the strongest ever field that features the world’s best three WTA players at the moment and two more from the Top 10. While world No.3 Karolina Pliskova took part in Saturday’s draw ceremony and we’re still waiting to spot world No.2 Ashleigh Barty, top-ranked Naomi Osaka showed up at the tournament on Sunday, hitting the practice court with coach Jermaine Jenkins. The lens of our photographer also caught world No.10 Aryna Sabalenka during her practice.

Home favorite Johanna Konta was interviewed by the media on Sunday, Heather Watson met the tournament’s ball kids, while Julia Goerges accepted the Porsche Serve Speed Challenge.