Naomi Osaka Advances to US Open Fourth Round with Victory Over Daria Kasatkina

Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka has successfully moved into the fourth round of the US Open, achieving a 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Daria Kasatkina, the 15th seed from Australia. This match signifies Osaka's strongest grand slam performance since 2021, as she showcased both power and composure on Louis Armstrong Stadium.

Osaka started strong, quickly overpowering Kasatkina and taking an early lead after capitalizing on a double fault. Despite a brief setback in the second set, she showed resilience in the deciding set and secured the win, setting up a high-stakes match against American third seed Coco Gauff in the next round.

After the match, Osaka admitted to feeling shaky, but she appreciated the atmosphere and connection with the fans, calling the venue her home. She humorously asked the crowd for support in her upcoming match against Gauff, whom she considers like a younger sister.

From the outset, Osaka appeared in top form, making it difficult for Kasatkina by breaking her serve early. In the first set, Kasatkina struggled significantly, committing eight double faults and landing only 25 percent of her first serves, leading to a swift first-set loss in just 22 minutes.

In the second set, a series of service breaks made things tense, with both players grappling for control. Kasatkina managed to stabilize her game enough to win the second set, leveling the match. However, in the third set, Osaka regained her focus, saved critical break points, and eventually closed out the match to continue her quest for a third US Open title.

Meanwhile, in the men's draw, Australia's last competitor, Alex de Minaur, faced off against Germany's Daniel Altmaier. After a competitive first set that finished in a tie-break, Altmaier staged a comeback from being down 0-3 to win the set 7-6 (9/7). The winner of that match will advance to compete against Swiss player Leandro Riedi, who progressed after his opponent, Kamil Majchrzak of Poland, retired due to injury while trailing in the first set.