Tennis-Osaka finally overcomes stormy waters to sail past Gauff and into US Open quarters

Sep 1, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Naomi Osaka (JPN) serves against Coco Gauff (USA) (not pictured) on day nine of the 2025 US Open tennis championships at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Naomi Osaka produced a commanding performance to knock out third seed Coco Gauff 6-3 6-2 in a highly anticipated fourth round showdown between two former U.S. Open champions on Monday.

After years of bitter disappointment at the year's final major, Osaka showed flashes of her old brilliance as she took control of the match from the start, while 2023 champion Gauff struggled with her forehand and her serve.