Naomi Osaka Reaches US Open Quarterfinals with Win over Coco Gauff

Naomi Osaka has made a significant comeback by reaching the US Open quarterfinals for the first time in over four years, defeating third seed Coco Gauff in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2. Osaka's dominant performance, marked by strong baseline play and mental composure, was praised by former champions like Marion Bartoli and Martina Navratilova, who acknowledged her as "back" in top form. The match highlighted Gauff's ongoing struggles with her serve, despite efforts to address the issue with a biomechanics expert. Osaka emotionally reflected on her journey, revealing that she had watched Gauff play just two months after giving birth to her daughter and expressed gratitude to her team for their support. With this win, Osaka re-enters the top 20 rankings and positions herself as a serious contender for a fifth Grand Slam title, potentially facing top players like Iga Swiatek in later rounds. Meanwhile, Gauff, a two-time Grand Slam champion, will seek to regroup and improve her game with her new coach after the loss.