The World number one beat Croatian Donna Vekic 6-3 4-6 7-6 (7-4) at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.
Osaka will now face Anett Kontaveit, who was able to progress after Victoria Azarenka retired.
Petra Kvitova will face Kiki Bertens in the other semi-final.
UAE-Iraq World Cup qualifier playoff ends in draw
The UAE and Iraq played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier playoff in Abu Dhabi.
Mbappe helps France secure World Cup spot on Paris attacks anniversary
France's expertise in qualifying was in full display again as they have booked a spot for their eighth consecutive World Cup after a Kylian Mbappe double helped to secure a 4-0 home victory against Ukraine on Thursday.
Alcaraz clinches year-end top spot with ATP Finals win over Musetti
Carlos Alcaraz clinched the year-end world number one ranking and secured top spot in the Jimmy Connors Group with a 6-4 6-1 win over Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals on Thursday, a result that also sent Alex De Minaur into the semi-finals following his victory over Taylor Fritz.
Dubai unveils ambitious plan to become world's top sporting city
Dubai has unveiled an ambitious Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033, setting a bold goal for the emirate to become the world’s top sporting city within the next decade.
Michael Kim opens up one-shot lead in Dubai
Michael Kim produced a brilliant burst of scoring on the back nine to lead by one shot after the first round of the 2025 DP World Tour Championship.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured 10 individuals with the Abu Dhabi Awards in recognition of their acts of generosity and kindness that creates positive change in the society.
Dubai Police have cracked down on reckless young bikers for speeding over 100kmph on walking and cycling tracks.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to hold talks with UAE President H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan when he arrives in the UAE on Monday, November 17, on a state visit, national news agency Wam reported.
