Naomi Osaka has opted for a fresh start to the 2026 season, choosing to open her campaign at the United Cup rather than returning to the WTA 250 event she had initially planned to enter.
Amanda Anisimova came from behind to defeat Naomi Osaka and set up a US Open final against world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
Former world number one Naomi Osaka made easy work of 13th-ranked Karolina Muchova in their US Open quarterfinal in New York on Wednesday.
Many expected Coco Gauff to be bitterly disappointed with her US Open defeat to Naomi Osaka, but instead she is optimistic about her progress.
Naomi Osaka served notice that she could be heading for a third US Open title after crushing Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in their last-16 clash at Flushing Meadows.
Rising star Victoria Mboko claimed her maiden WTA Tour singles trophy at the age of just 18 when she defeated Naomi Osaka in the Canadian Open final on Friday.