Naomi Osaka Dominates Coco Gauff at US Open, Advances to Quarterfinals
Naomi Osaka decisively defeated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open, showcasing a dominant performance with powerful strokes and a strong serve, securing her first major quarterfinal since 2021.
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Overview
- Naomi Osaka decisively defeated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open, securing her spot in the major quarterfinals for the first time since 2021.
- Osaka showcased a championship-winning demeanor, powerful strokes, and a strong serve, winning 32 of 38 service points and dominating from the match's start.
- Coco Gauff struggled significantly, committing 33 unforced errors compared to Osaka's 12, and displayed nervous energy throughout the high-stakes match.
- Osaka's confident body language and consistent play contrasted sharply with Gauff's jittery start, leading to a clear victory for the former champion.
- This win marks a significant milestone for Naomi Osaka, as she advances to a Grand Slam quarterfinal, demonstrating a strong return to top-tier performance.
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"For Osaka, this marks a real return to her best play since she returned to the tour after a 17-month maternity leave."
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Naomi Osaka recently advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open 2025, marking her first major quarterfinal appearance since winning the Australian Open in 2021, indicating a resurgence in her top-tier performance.
As of mid-2025, Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff have played 8 matches against each other with an even head-to-head record of 50% wins each, reflecting a competitive rivalry.
Naomi Osaka dominated with powerful strokes and a strong serve, winning 32 of 38 service points, while Coco Gauff committed 33 unforced errors compared to Osaka's 12, and showed nervousness during the match.
This win marks a significant milestone as Osaka secured her first Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance since becoming a mother, showcasing her return to top-level competition.
Coco Gauff has been consistently reaching later stages of majors, attempting to reach the quarterfinals for the third time in four years, showing strong form though she was outplayed by Osaka in this US Open match.
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