A BLOCKBUSTER Showdown At US OPEN!
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka, both former Grand Slam champions, are set for a high-profile fourth-round clash at the 2025 US Open, reigniting their rivalry from six years ago.
At a Glance
- Coco Gauff reached the US Open fourth round by defeating Magdalena Frech 6-3, 6-1.
- Naomi Osaka earned her place in the last 16 with a three-set win over Daria Kasatkina, 6-0, 4-6, 6-3.
- Their upcoming match marks six years since Osaka beat a 15-year-old Gauff in a memorable 2019 encounter.
- Gauff is currently seeded No. 3 and pursuing her third quarter-final at the US Open in four years.
- Osaka, seeded No. 23, is reaching the second week of a major for the first time since becoming a mother.
Background and Build-Up
Coco Gauff beat Magdalena Frech 6-3, 6-1 in her third-round match at Flushing Meadows, showing strong composure and serving more confidently than earlier rounds. Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka battled past Daria Kasatkina in a vibrant performance, recovering from a second-set drop to win 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 and reach the fourth round for the first time in a major since 2021.
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Rivalry Renewed
This match rekindles one of the tour’s most emotionally charged rivalries. Back in 2019, Osaka defeated a 15-year-old Gauff in their first US Open showdown; afterward, she consoled the young player at the net, creating a highlight-reel moment. Six years on, both have evolved into major champions—Gauff has won the 2023 US Open and the 2025 French Open, while Osaka remains a four-time Slam winner seeking to reestablish herself in the latter stages of a major.
Stakes and Outlook
For Gauff, the match presents an opportunity to reach her third US Open quarter-final in four years, reinforcing her status among America’s rising stars. For Osaka, this is a chance to confirm her comeback and progress deep into a major for the first time since her return to competition as a parent. Betting markets lean slightly toward Gauff—but odds suggest a tight contest is expected.
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