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Naomi Osaka Aims for US Open Glory
1 Sep
Summary
- Osaka seeks another deep run at the US Open, her best Grand Slam since 2021.
- She faces qualifier Anastasia Zakharova in the first round on Monday night.
- Osaka boasts an 80% win rate at the US Open, her highest among majors.
Naomi Osaka is exhibiting flashes of her dominant 2018-2021 form, setting her sights on an extended run at this year's U.S. Open. Her history at this tournament is impressive, having secured the title twice before and reaching the semifinals last year, her best Grand Slam performance since early 2021.
Osaka's opening match is scheduled for Monday night against qualifier Anastasia Zakharova. This marks Zakharova's second appearance in the U.S. Open main draw, having reached the second round last year. In contrast, Osaka has an 80% win rate at the U.S. Open, her highest among all Grand Slams.
Recent performances suggest Osaka is regaining her edge. She has avoided early upsets and reached the semifinals at the Mubadala DC Open and the quarterfinals at the National Bank Open. Zakharova, however, has struggled recently, including a Round of 16 loss at the Ennoble Care Philly Open.
