Elena Rybakina eliminates Naomi Osaka from the US Open
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Elena Rybakina advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open after defeating Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 in their fourth-round match at Flushing Meadows. The victory secures a spot for Rybakina in the next stage of the tournament, where she will face Zheng Qinwen. Following the loss, Osaka cited a leg injury that hindered her movement during the match. Despite the exit, the former world No. 1 expressed a shift in perspective regarding her career and professional losses, noting that her focus on her family and daughter, Shai, has changed her emotional reaction to defeat. Rybakina, who is currently chasing the world No. 1 ranking, maintains a 4-1 head-to-head record against her upcoming quarterfinal opponent, Zheng.
- •Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 to reach the US Open quarterfinals.
- •Naomi Osaka reported being physically compromised by a leg injury during the match.
- •Elena Rybakina will next play Zheng Qinwen, who recently defeated Madison Keys and Iga Świątek.
- •Rybakina enters the quarterfinal match with a 4-1 head-to-head record against Zheng Qinwen.
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Why Naomi Osaka Doesn’t ‘Feel Sad’ About US Open Loss to Elena Rybakina
- 6:24 AMYahoo Sports — Naomi Osaka reveals why she’s ‘happy’ despite US Open loss to Elena Rybakina
- 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I Don’t Feel Sad’ – Naomi Osaka Brings Up Daughter Shai As She Details ‘Strange Feeling’ About US Open Loss
"Naomi Osaka’s 2026 US Open came to an end at the hands of Elena Rybakina. Surprisingly the superstar was quite upbeat despite her defeat, and she explained why.
"Naomi Osaka’s quest for her third US Open title ended in the fourth round after a decisive loss to Elena Rybakina, who is chasing the world No. 1 ranking.
"“But for me if I think about my life, my daughter is healthy. Everyone in my family is great,” Osaka said after the loss
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 7:21 PMWhy Naomi Osaka Doesn’t ‘Feel Sad’ About US Open Loss to Elena Rybakina
“But for me if I think about my life, my daughter is healthy. Everyone in my family is great,” Osaka said after the loss
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 6:24 AMNaomi Osaka reveals why she’s ‘happy’ despite US Open loss to Elena Rybakina
Naomi Osaka’s 2026 US Open came to an end at the hands of Elena Rybakina. Surprisingly the superstar was quite upbeat despite her defeat, and she explained why.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:21 AM‘I Don’t Feel Sad’ – Naomi Osaka Brings Up Daughter Shai As She Details ‘Strange Feeling’ About US Open Loss
Naomi Osaka’s quest for her third US Open title ended in the fourth round after a decisive loss to Elena Rybakina, who is chasing the world No. 1 ranking.
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