Elena Rybakina eliminates Naomi Osaka from the US Open

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.

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