Naomi Osaka Battles Past Elise Mertens to Reach Fourth Round
Naomi Osaka overcame a late Achilles problem and beat Elise Mertens 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 to reach the fourth round.
- Naomi Osaka defeated Belgian Elise Mertens 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 at the Open on Saturday, reaching the fourth round despite a late Achilles problem.
- The two-time champion dominated the first set at Louis Armstrong Stadium with booming serves and a 4-1 lead, though an ongoing Achilles issue hampered her later.
- After Mertens forced a decider, a medical timeout sparked momentum shift for the Japanese player. Osaka apologized for frustration, saying "it was getting me down, sorry about my behaviour."
- Following the win, Osaka secured a meeting with Elena Rybakina in the next round. "Honestly, I can't believe I won this match," she said, thanking the crowd.
- Combining boardroom and locker-room aesthetics, Osaka wore a grey checked blazer-hoodie and wide-leg pants, showcasing her signature style blend ahead of the tournament.
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“Very Negative”- Naomi Osaka Apologises to Kids for On-Court Behavior at US Open
After a smooth first set for Naomi Osaka, Mertens broke back in the second. From there, Osaka’s unforced errors started piling up, her body language worsened, and her frustration became obvious. Mertens took advantage of the dip and won the set 6-3. After eventually surviving the match, Osaka admitted she had been too negative on court and apologized to the crowd “Honestly, I didn’t feel like I played amazing, and it was really getting me down, …
Naomi Osaka makes a stir with her outfits and appearances at the US Open. In the third round, the ex-winner has to shake and apologize for her behavior.
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