Introduction to the US Open
The US Open has been a platform for many talented tennis players to showcase their skills, and this year is no exception. Two of the most notable players, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka, have set up a high-profile showdown in the fourth round with their victories on Saturday.
The Rematch
Their meeting on Monday, with a quarterfinal berth at stake, is a rematch from 2019, when Gauff was a 15-year-old making her main-draw debut at Flushing Meadows and Osaka was the reigning champion. Osaka won that one in straight sets, then consoled a teary Gauff on the sideline and encouraged her to speak to an Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd that was pulling for the young American. "I kind of see her as a little sister," Osaka said Saturday, "so it’s kind of cool to be playing her here again."
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Naomi Osaka, of Japan, reacts to a pont against Daria Kasatkina, of Australia, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
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The Journey So Far
Osaka advanced to her first fourth-round match at any major since the 2021 Australian Open by eliminating No. 15 seed Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 at Louis Armstrong Stadium, after Gauff made it that far at the U.S. Open for the fourth consecutive year with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over No. 28 Magdalena Frech at Ashe. "It’s been a really long journey," Osaka said during her on-court interview, "but I’m glad to be here now."
Other Notable Matches
No. 1 Jannik Sinner dropped a set in New York for the first time since last year’s quarterfinals but righted himself for a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 victory over No. 27 Denis Shapovalov. Other men moving on included Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, who knocked off third-seeded Alexander Zverev, and No. 10 Lorenzo Musetti, whose opponent in an all-Italian match, No. 23 Flavio Cobolli, stopped because of a painful right arm. Women into the fourth round included No. 2 Iga Swiatek, who rallied from down 5-1 in the first set to win, and No. 11 Karolina Muchova — a U.S. Open semifinalist in 2023 and 2024 and the woman who beat Williams in the first round this year.
Upcoming Matches
Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, Aryna Sabalenka, and Jessica Pegula are among the players who will be attempting to reach the quarterfinals by winning Sunday.
Venus Williams Reaches the 3rd Round of Women’s Doubles
Williams and Leylah Fernandez reached the third round of women’s doubles with a 7-6 (1), 6-1 win over Ulrikke Eikeri and Eri Hozumi. The 45-year-old Williams is playing doubles at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2022.
Conclusion
The US Open has been a thrilling tournament so far, with many notable matches and players showcasing their skills. The rematch between Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka is highly anticipated, and fans are eagerly waiting to see who will come out on top.
FAQs
Q: Who are the two players set to face off in the fourth round of the US Open?
A: Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka.
Q: What is the significance of their upcoming match?
A: It is a rematch from 2019, when Gauff was a 15-year-old making her main-draw debut at Flushing Meadows and Osaka was the reigning champion.
Q: Who won their previous match?
A: Osaka won in straight sets.
Q: What is the current ranking of Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka?
A: Gauff is ranked No. 3, and Osaka is ranked No. 23.
Q: Who are some of the other notable players competing in the US Open?
A: Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, Aryna Sabalenka, and Jessica Pegula, among others.
