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Naomi Osaka advances at US Open after on-court disagreement with coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Naomi Osaka advances at US Open after on-court disagreement with coach

Summary

Naomi Osaka moved into the Round of 16 at the 2026 US Open after a three-set victory against Elise Mertens. Osaka won the third-round match 6-3, 3-6, 7-5. During the contest, Osaka engaged in an on-court verbal exchange with her coach, Tomasz Wiktorowski, which gained significant social media attention. Following the match, Osaka apologized to the crowd for her frustration and self-criticism throughout the two-hour and 38-minute encounter. The two-time champion now prepares to face Elena Rybakina on September 7. Rybakina is currently the world No. 2 and has not dropped a set during the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Naomi Osaka defeated Elise Mertens 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 in the third round.
•A video of Osaka's mid-match argument with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski went viral.
•Osaka apologized to the crowd for her behavior after the match ended.
•Osaka will face Elena Rybakina in the fourth round on September 7.
•Elena Rybakina has not lost a set in the 2026 US Open so far.

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