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.
F1 pit lane walk gives fans close-up look at teams ahead of Abu Dhabi GP
The opening day of the 2025 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix welcomed fans with the traditional F1 Pit Lane Walk, giving them a first look at teams preparing for the final race of the season.
England's Root lights up Gabba with first Ashes century in Australia
England's Joe Root conquered his final frontier with a first Ashes century in Australia as the tourists pushed past 300 on day one of the second test in Brisbane on Thursday despite a six-wicket haul from pace spearhead Mitchell Starc.
Jordan defeat UAE in FIFA Arab Cup
Jordan has defeated the UAE with a score of 2-1 during the first round of Group C matches in the Arab Cup on Wednesday at Al Bayt Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Livingstone’s fireworks sink Sharjah Warriorz by 39 runs
Liam Livingstone achieved a rampant 82 run blitz off 38 deliveries as the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders claimed a 39-run win over the Sharjah Warriorz in their opening fixture of the DP World ILT20 Season 4 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Cabral's inspired relief extends Arabia winning streak
Angelo Cabral had a solid 4.2 scoreless relief with only two hits and six strikeouts, including a Fire Ball scored, to give Arabia Wolves a 5-4 victory against Karachi Monarchs at the Baseball United Season One Standings on Wednesday.
