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Elena Rybakina defeats Naomi Osaka in US Open round of 16
Elena Rybakina beat Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 in the US Open round of 16, ending Osaka's campaign.
In the round of 16 at Louis Armstrong Stadium, second seed Elena Rybakina overcame Naomi Osaka in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4. Osaka's serve faltered, with multiple double faults that allowed Rybakina to break early and maintain the lead. The match lasted just 66 minutes, and Rybakina will meet Qinwen Zheng in the quarterfinals.
Why it matters
The result reshapes the US Open draw, removing a former champion and advancing a top seed.
How this story developed
- Sep 1 Coco Gauff heads to the US Open after revamping her serve and forehand
- Sep 4 Coco Gauff is now set to headline Thursday's evening session at the US Open.
- Sep 4 Serena and Venus Williams will team up in the first round of the U.S. Open women's doubles on Friday night.
- Sep 4 World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka halted her third-round US Open match after detecting a strong smell she said was marijuana, prompting officials to investigate.
- Sep 4 Officials consulted and resumed the match after the pause.
- Sep 5 The Williams sisters were eliminated in the first round.
- Sep 5 Doubles competition starts and the Williams sisters could return Friday against Hao‑Ching Chan and Maya Joint.
- Sep 6 Williams sisters entered the tournament on a late wildcard.
- Sep 6 Alexander Zverev is scheduled to play after Gauff’s match.
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