Tennis

US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka Cruises To Third Round

Two-time US Open champion Japan’s Naomi Osaka made light work of America's' Hailey Baptiste to get through to the U.S. Open third round on Thursday. Osaka defeated Baptiste 6-3, 6-1 in a dominant performance to reach the third round at the Flushing Meadows for the first time since 2021.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Hailey Baptiste | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, waves to the crowd after defeating Hailey Baptiste, of the United States, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Hailey Baptiste | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, reacts after scoring a point against Hailey Baptiste, of the United States, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Hailey Baptiste | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

Hailey Baptiste, of the United States, returns a shot to Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Hailey Baptiste | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, reacts after scoring a point against Hailey Baptiste, of the United States, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Hailey Baptiste | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot to Hailey Baptiste, of the United States, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Hailey Baptiste | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

Hailey Baptiste, of the United States, can't make the return on a shot from Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Hailey Baptiste | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot to Hailey Baptiste, of the United States, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Naomi Osaka vs Hailey Baptiste | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot to Hailey Baptiste, of the United States, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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