New York, U.S. Open 2025  Naomi Osaka has surged back into Grand Slam contention with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory over Coco Gauff in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows, marking her first Grand Slam quarterfinal since 2021. Reuters+1

The match, played under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, showcased Osaka’s renewed confidence. Her precise serving and aggressive baseline play allowed her to dominate from the outset. She broke Gauff early and kept the momentum facing zero break points throughout the 64-minute encounter.The GuardianESPN.comReuters

Beyond the scoreboard, this match represents a significant milestone. Osaka, who returned to the tour after maternity leave and battled postpartum depression, credited her new coach Tomasz Wiktorowski and supportive team for her resurgence.New York PostReuters

Reflecting courtside, she couldn’t hold back tears of joy, expressing: “This is my favorite court in the world… I had so much fun out here.”ReutersESPN.com+1

For Coco Gauff, the defeat was tough to swallow. Despite a strong tournament start, unforced errors and a faltering serve widely seen as vulnerable during this hard-court season contributed to her exit.New York PostReutersESPN.com

Looking ahead, Osaka is set to face the 11th seed Karolína Muchová in the quarterfinals. Historically, every time Osaka has reached this stage in a major, she has gone on to win the title a trend fans are eager to see continue.Reuters