US tennis star Coco Gauff falls to Naomi Osaka in blockbuster fourth round match
A treble of aces wasn’t enough to overcome the onslaught of shots on court, as Coco Gauff bowed out of the 2025 US Open on Monday (1 September), lasting only one hour and five minutes against Japan’s resurgent Naomi Osaka.The scene was one of shock at Arthur Ashe Stadium, as the top seeded American tennis player conceded defeat in straight sets – 3-6, 2-6 – ending her hopes of winning a second women’s singles title at Flushing Meadows.Unforced errors, combined with service troubles, ultimately hobbled Gauff’s chances on centre court, as the four-time Grand Slam singles champion from Japan impressed onlookers with the sheer dominance of her play.“I was super locked in,” Osaka stated after the match. “I just had so much fun out here.”“I just really wanted an opportunity to come out here and play,” she added. “This is my favourite court in the world, and it means so much to me to be back here.”Returning to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2020, the No. 23 seed will look to play with the same passion and precision she brought to the court on Monday, as she chases a third singles title at Flushing Meadows.More to follow…
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