Naomi Osaka returned to a grand slam quarter-final for the first time since 2021 as she swept Coco Gauff aside in the meeting of former US Open champions.
Osaka, the four-time grand slam champion and former World No 1, won 6-3 6-2 in just over an hour, serving spectacularly to comprehensively knock out the third seed.
The contest only lasted 64 minutes and it was a horror show for Gauff, who made 33 unforced errors and won just six points against Osaka’s serve.
While there is an extremely promising sign for Osaka, with the 27-year-old having never lost at a grand slam when she has reached the quarter-final stage.
Later, World No 1 and defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner will be in action against Alexander Bublik after there were wins for Iga Swiatek, Alex de Minaur and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
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- Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff 6-3 6-2 to return to US Open quarter-finals
- Later, World No 1 Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Bublik in night session
- Iga Swiatek through to quarter-finals with 6-1 6-3 win over Ekaterina Alexandrova
- Alex de Minaur and Felix Auger-Aliassime also through to US Open quarter-finals
Coco Gauff 'excited for the future' after US Open exit
22:19
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Jamie Braidwood
Coco Gauff said she is approach her US Open exit with perspective and is taking a long-term view as the two-time grand slam champion looks to improve her overall game.
“It's been a tough I think post-French Open for me for sure. I know the improvements that I need to make, and I feel like I'm making the right decision by making them. I wish I had more time between this tournament and Cincinnati, but that's the cards that I was given.
“I feel like I put so much pressure on myself at my age at 21, and I realise how much the girls on tour are being successful at 25, 26, at those ages. For me it just gets me excited to realise if I have four more years of just working as hard as I am right now and actually doing the right things, like where my game could be.
“It has obviously improved in the last four years from four years ago to now. So I think if I can make that same jump of improvement, it's a lot to be excited for the future for.”
US Open: Karolina Muchova returns to quarter-finals
21:28
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Jamie Braidwood
Karolina Muchova is back in the US Open quarter-finals for a third straight year, defeating Marta Kostyuk 6-3 6-7 6-3 to set up a clash with two-time champion Naomi Osaka.
Muchova has reached the semi-finals in New York in the previous two years and the 11th seed puts her hands to her head as she continues her excellent recent record here.
US Open: Lorenzo Musetti through to quarter-finals
21:19
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Jamie Braidwood
Lorenzo Musetti is through to the US Open quarter-finals for the first time, with the Italian 10th seed crushing Jaume Munar 6-3 6-0 6-1.
The French Open semi-finalist is now into the quarter-finals of a hard-court grand slam for the first time, and will play the winner of Jannik Sinner’s match with Alexander Bublik later.
Naomi Osaka's biggest win since returning to tennis
21:03
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Jamie Braidwood
This was Naomi Osaka’s biggest win since returning to tennis after giving birth to her daughter Shai in July 2023. She went to watch Coco Gauff a couple of months later, as the American went on to win the title.
"I was in the stands like two months after I gave birth to my daughter, watching Coco. I just really wanted an opportunity to come out here and play," Osaka said during her on-court interview.
"This is my favourite court in the world, and it means so much for me to be back here."
Naomi Osaka's incredible record when reaching grand sam quarter-finals
20:54
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Jamie Braidwood
Before this year’s US Open, Naomi Osaka had reached the quarter-finals of a grand slam on four occasions, and went on to win the title every time.
She did it twice at the Australian Open and twice at the US Open. It’s a pretty decent omen for Osaka to have and she will play either Karolina Muchova or Marta Kostyuk in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.
Naomi Osaka dominant against Coco Gauff
20:40
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Jamie Braidwood
Coco Gauff won just six points against Naomi Osaka’s serve, and just one against an Osaka first serve. That’s astonishing.
Gauff had really struggled with her serve throughout the US Open, but it was her return and the Osaka serve that settled the match today.
There were also 33 unforced errors from Gauff, with Osaka’s power taking over the rallies.
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Naomi Osaka 6-3 6-2 Coco Gauff
20:36
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Jamie Braidwood
An emotional Naomi Osaka admits she is finding it hard not to cry - but says she had “fun out there” in defeating Coco Gauff to reach the US Open quarter-finals.
“I want to say thank you to my team, they’ve been through a lot and it hasn’t been easy.
“It’s special to play Coco again. To be such an amazing role model at her age is a special gift to have.”
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Naomi Osaka 6-3 6-2 Coco Gauff
20:33
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Jamie Braidwood
A backhand into the net from Gauff and Osaka is through to the US Open quarter-finals!
A warm embrace at the net between the players, but Gauff heads straight off the court.
A disappointing exit for the third seed, but wow did Osaka look good!
Naomi Osaka 6-3 5-2 Coco Gauff
20:32
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Jamie Braidwood
Gauff goes from 40-15 up to match point down as she blasts a forehand into the net....
Naomi Osaka 6-3 5-2 Coco Gauff*
20:28
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Jamie Braidwood
Osaka raises her fist. That’s another emphatic hold. Gauff looked to try and mix it up and come into the net, but Osaka blasted the backhand down the line.
She’s one game away.
BREAK! *Naomi Osaka 6-3 4-2 Coco Gauff
20:24
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Jamie Braidwood
Gauff totally mis-hits a forehand to bring up two break points for Osaka, and she makes no mistake. Osaka crushes the ball in the rally and Gauff nets on the backhand into the net.
That’s a huge step for Osaka, given the way she is serving. Gauff is yet to set up a break point.
Naomi Osaka 6-3 3-2 Coco Gauff*
20:21
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Jamie Braidwood
Osaka stretches her 100 per cent first-serve figures to 14 from 14 with a routine hold.
The four-time grand slam champion is looking so strong as she bids to reach the quarter-finals of a major for the first time since 2021.
*Naomi Osaka 6-3 2-2 Coco Gauff
20:18
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Jamie Braidwood
Gauff lands a 117mph serve down the middle on her way to getting the hold. The American’s serving percentage is actually higher than Osaka today, but Osaka’s is much more effective.
She’s won 11 of 11 points behind her first serve during the match so far.
Naomi Osaka 6-3 2-1 Coco Gauff*
20:13
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Jamie Braidwood
Awesome hitting from Osaka as the former World No 1 crushes a backhand crosscourt on her way to a love-hold.
“Come on!” she cries.
*Naomi Osaka 6-3 1-1 Coco Gauff
20:11
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Jamie Braidwood
Some more confident hitting from Gauff from the baseline as she moves into the net and Osaka goes long on the baseline.
Gauff is one of the toughest competitors in the sport so won’t be giving up on this match just yet.
Naomi Osaka 6-3 1-0 Coco Gauff*
20:06
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Jamie Braidwood
Gauff turns and gives a long stare up at her box as a forehand finds the middle of the net and Osaka holds to start the second set.
*denotes next server
Naomi Osaka leads Coco Gauff
20:05
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Jamie Braidwood
You join us live from the US Open where Coco Gauff has double-faulted on set point to give Naomi Osaka a 6-3 first set in this blockbuster fourth-round match on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Osaka is looking to reach her first grand slam quarter-final since returning to the sport, and leads Gauff in this meeting of former US Open champions.
