Naomi Osaka Makes Feelings Clear on Coco Gauff After 64-Minute US Open Match

Naomi Osaka is definitely back in the game! The 2018 and 2020 US Open champion had struggled to make it past the early rounds of the Grand Slams this year. But today, she pulled off a shock upset against third seed Coco Gauff. It’s a big leap for the 27-year-old, and her emotions certainly gave it away!

Osaka’s performance was nothing short of dazzling. In just one hour and four minutes, she eliminated World No. 3 and defending champion Coco Gauff with a decisive 6-3, 6-2 win at Louis Armstrong Stadium. It was a powerful statement from the two-time Grand Slam champ.

“I’m a little sensitive and I don’t want to cry but honestly, I just had so much fun out here,” Osaka shared emotionally. “I was telling everyone, whether we… I was in the stands like, two months after I gave birth to my daughter watching Coco and yeah, I just really want an opportunity to come out here and play. This is my favorite court in the world and it means so much to me to be back here. And I just want to say a really big thank you to my team—we’ve kind of been through a lot and it hasn’t always been easy but they’ve been by my side and thank you guys! Love you!”

FLUSHING NY- AUGUST 26: Naomi Osaka Vs Greet Minnen on Louis Armstrong Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 26, 2025 in Flushing Queens. Copyright: xmpi04x

Their history goes back to 2019, when they met here and delivered a heartfelt moment of sportsmanship that moved everyone watching. Today’s encounter felt different, though. Coco Gauff left the court promptly after the match. The crowd gave her one last cheer as she waved goodbye, while Naomi Osaka soaked in the applause during her post-match interview.

The win marked her first Grand Slam quarterfinal in four and a half years, a gap of 1,658 days. At 27, she also cracked the WTA top 20 rankings once again. For Gauff, this was her third quarterfinal appearance at the US Open and her fifth in her Grand Slam career. Both players are showing why they’re stars to watch!

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