Four-Time Champion Naomi Osaka Advances US Open Second Round

Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion and twice U.S. Open winner, is showing promising form at the 2025 U.S. Open as she advanced to the third round with a dominant 6-3, 6-1 victory over American Hailey Baptiste. Returning to the seeded ranks for the first time in four years, Osaka credits her recent success to new coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, who has helped improve her return game and overall confidence on court. Her performance reflects a more measured, controlled aggression, with Osaka striking decisively only when necessary, a sign of her evolving approach to the game. Despite challenges since returning from maternity leave, Osaka's recent run, including a final appearance in Montreal, has pushed her back inside the top 25 and reignited hopes of a return to her previous top form. She embraces the U.S. Open atmosphere as a home court advantage and is focused on progressing further in the tournament, aiming to capture her first tour-level title since 2021. Osaka’s blend of experience, new coaching insights, and improved tactics positions her as a strong contender in this year's major.