Naomi Osaka and Elisabetta Cocciaretto pause match to assist fan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 12:38 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
During the quarterfinal at the Citi Open in Washington, DC, Naomi Osaka and Elisabetta Cocciaretto halted their match due to a fan fainting in the heat. The incident occurred with Cocciaretto leading 5-4 in the first set. Both players and the chair umpire showed concern and provided immediate assistance. The match resumed afterwards, with Cocciaretto taking the first set. Osaka rallied back to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, advancing to the semifinals. She is set to face Alexandra Eala next.
- •Match halted due to a fan collapsing in hot weather.
- •Cocciaretto led 5-4 in the first set when play stopped.
- •Osaka recovered to win the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
- •Both players showed support to the unwell fan.
- •Osaka will face Alexandra Eala in the semifinals.
- 12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Naomi Osaka and Opponent Halt Citi Open Match to Help Ailing Fan
"The scorching temperatures in Washington, DC, have become a big problem at the Citi Open. With temperatures soaring over 90°F regularly during the afternoons, the heat became too much to handle for one of the fans during the quarterfinal between Naomi Osaka and Elisabetta Cocciaretto.
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