Osaka and Gauff Reach Canadian Open Quarterfinals, Rybakina Survives Scare
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina overcame a tough test to advance at the Canadian Open, while Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff also moved into the quarterfinals in Toronto.
Topic
5 articles
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina overcame a tough test to advance at the Canadian Open, while Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff also moved into the quarterfinals in Toronto.
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka rallied from a set down to defeat Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Friday, advancing to the DC Open semifinals. The Japanese star regained her composure after a slow start, dominating the next two sets to seal a comeback victory and keep her title hopes alive.
Japan's Naomi Osaka exited the French Open in the fourth round on Monday, losing 7-5, 6-3 to world number one Aryna Sabalenka. Playing on the clay courts of Roland Garros, Sabalenka dominated with powerful serves and agile movement. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, fought hard in the opening set but could not stop her opponent.
Naomi Osaka fought past Iva Jovic in a three-set battle to reach the fourth round of the French Open for the first time in her career. The four-time Grand Slam winner triumphed 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-4 on the Paris clay.
Naomi Osaka reached the Roland Garros third round for the first time in seven years by defeating Donna Vekic. The four-time Grand Slam champion won 7-6(1), 6-4 on Thursday.