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Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff, US Open 2025: Japanese Star Enters QFs At Flushing Meadows

Naomi Osaka smiled before her U.S. Open showdown against Coco Gauff began Monday — and after it ended. Between points, Osaka patted her left thigh and quietly told herself, almost in a whisper: “Come on. Come on.” Once the ball was in play, Osaka’s strokes were loud and on-target, producing the sort of confident, consistent and power-swinging tennis that carried her to four Grand Slam titles and the No. 1 ranking. In the biggest statement yet that she is back at the height of her game, and again a serious contender for the sport’s highest honors, Osaka eliminated Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach her first major quarterfinal in more than 4 1/2 years

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Naomi Osaka, left, of Japan, greets Coco Gauff, of the United States, after their match in the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, celebrates after winning a match against Coco Gauff, of the United States, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Coco Gauff, of the United States, leaves the court after losing a match against Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Coco Gauff, of the United States, returns a shot against Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot against Coco Gauff, of the United States, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Coco Gauff, of the United States, returns a shot against Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot against Coco Gauff, of the United States, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Coco Gauff, of the United States, returns a shot against Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Coco Gauff, of the United States, reacts during a match against Naomi Osaka, of Japan, in the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot against Coco Gauff, of the United States, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships in New York.

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