Naomi Osaka Makes Emotional Confession After Ending 4-Year Old Drought At US Open

Yet again, Naomi Osaka gets the better of Coco Gauff at the US Open! Remember what happened in 2019? Six years ago, Osaka defeated the American by 6-3,6-0 in the third round of the US Open. Following that match, Naomi Osaka won hearts with her beautiful gesture towards Coco Gauff. After a heart-warming embrace at the net, she invited tearful Gauff to speak to the crowd in a post-match interview. At that time, Osaka had also shared a few words with Gauff’s box, saying, “You guys raised an amazing player.” From a rising star, Gauff has now become a superstar in the tennis world.

Several years have passed since that match, and a lot of things have changed in Coco Gauff’s career as well. In fact, the American is now a two-time major champion. But sadly for Gauff, her poor record against Osaka at her Home Slam continues. Naomi Osaka yet again outclasses Coco Gauff, and this time it was 6-3,6-2 in the R16. What did she say after this incredible win, though?

Osaka was found cherishing every bit of this moment after the match. She said, “I’m a little sensitive, and I don’t want to cry, but I had so much fun out here. I was in the stands 2 months after I gave birth to my daughter watching Coco.. I really wanted an opportunity to come out here and play. This is my favorite court in the world. It means so much to me to be back here. I wanna say a big thank you to my team. We’ve kinda been through a lot. It hasn’t always been easy. They’ve been by my side. Thank you guys. Love you.” Naomi Osaka’s last Grand Slam QF before this year was at the AO in February 2021. Slowly getting back to her vintage form?

Naomi Osaka after beating Coco Gauff at the U.S. Open

“I’m a little sensitive and I don’t want to cry but I had so much fun out here. I was in the stands 2 months after I gave birth to my daughter watching Coco.. I really wanted an opportunity to come out here and play. This is… pic.twitter.com/sowO9pS239

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 1, 2025

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