NEW YORK — Naomi Osaka smiled before her U.S. Open showdown against Coco Gauff began Monday — and after it ended. Between points, Osaka patted her left thigh and quietly told herself, almost in a ...

Naomi Osaka landed a major victory after years of being on and off the court. The 27-year-old defeated Coco Gauff with a 6-3 6-2 win in the fourth round of the US Open on Monday. This marks a ...

Once the ball was in play, Osaka's strokes were loud and on-target, producing the sort of confident, consistent and power-swinging tennis that carried her to four ...

Coco Gauff, of the United States, reacts to defeating Donna Vekic, of Croatia, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank ...

Naomi Osaka eliminated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 at the U.S. Open with a far more confident and consistent brand of tennis Monday to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal in more than 4 1/2 years. The No.