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US Open: Defending champion Naomi Osaka ends tearful Coco Gauff's run

Naomi Osaka, who is also the reigning Australia Open champion, dominated the American, who rose to fame after her victory against Venus Williams at Wimbledon,  to book a last-16 matchup against Swiss 13th seed Belinda Bencic.

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Published : Sep 1, 2019, 9:49 AM IST

New York: Defending champion Naomi Osaka defeated United States' 15-year-old sensation Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday in a showdown at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the US Open's fourth round.

The 21-year-old from Japan, who is also the reigning Australia Open champion, dominated the American, who rose to fame after her victory against Venus Williams at Wimbledon, to book a last-16 matchup against Swiss 13th seed Belinda Bencic.

The emotional clash was followed by tearful on-court interviews, Osaka asking Gauff to join her with the microphone as they met at the net.

"I said no because I knew I was going to cry the whole time," tearful Gauff said after Osaka talked her into it.

Gauff was well aware of the controversial ending to last year's US Open final on the same court that left the awards ceremony a bittersweet one for Osaka- fans booing after the umpire had awarded a penalty game to Osaka following insults from Serena Williams.

After winning the match Osaka also spoke to Gauff's parents, saying, "You guys raised an amazing player. I remember I used to see you guys training. Both of us made it and we're still working hard."

The Japanese star also said the match was one of her best since winning the Australia Open.

"This is the most focused I've been since Australia," Osaka said, telling Gauff, "Sorry for playing you on this mentality."

After praising Gauff's movement skills on the court, Osaka appeared emotionally worn out over the moment.

"My brain isn't working any more," she said to end the interview. "I'm sorry."

New York: Defending champion Naomi Osaka defeated United States' 15-year-old sensation Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday in a showdown at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the US Open's fourth round.

The 21-year-old from Japan, who is also the reigning Australia Open champion, dominated the American, who rose to fame after her victory against Venus Williams at Wimbledon, to book a last-16 matchup against Swiss 13th seed Belinda Bencic.

The emotional clash was followed by tearful on-court interviews, Osaka asking Gauff to join her with the microphone as they met at the net.

"I said no because I knew I was going to cry the whole time," tearful Gauff said after Osaka talked her into it.

Gauff was well aware of the controversial ending to last year's US Open final on the same court that left the awards ceremony a bittersweet one for Osaka- fans booing after the umpire had awarded a penalty game to Osaka following insults from Serena Williams.

After winning the match Osaka also spoke to Gauff's parents, saying, "You guys raised an amazing player. I remember I used to see you guys training. Both of us made it and we're still working hard."

The Japanese star also said the match was one of her best since winning the Australia Open.

"This is the most focused I've been since Australia," Osaka said, telling Gauff, "Sorry for playing you on this mentality."

After praising Gauff's movement skills on the court, Osaka appeared emotionally worn out over the moment.

"My brain isn't working any more," she said to end the interview. "I'm sorry."

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New York: Defending champion Naomi Osaka defeated United States' 15-year-old sensation Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday in a showdown at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the US Open's fourth round.

The 21-year-old from Japan, who is also the reigning Australia Open champion, dominated the American, who rose to fame after her victory against Venus Williams at Wimbledon,  to book a last-16 matchup against Swiss 13th seed Belinda Bencic. 

The emotional clash was followed by tearful on-court interviews, Osaka asking Gauff to join her with the microphone as they met at the net. 

"I said no because I knew I was going to cry the whole time," tearful Gauff said after Osaka talked her into it.

Gauff was well aware of the controversial ending to last year's US Open final on the same court that left the awards ceremony a bittersweet one for Osaka- fans booing after the umpire had awarded a penalty game to Osaka following insults from Serena Williams. 

After winning the match Osaka also spoke to Gauff's parents, saying, "You guys raised an amazing player. I remember I used to see you guys training. Both of us made it and we're still working hard."

The Japanese star also said the match was one of her best since winning the Australia Open. 

"This is the most focused I've been since Australia," Osaka said, telling Gauff, "Sorry for playing you on this mentality."

After praising Gauff's movement skills on the court, Osaka appeared emotionally worn out over the moment.

"My brain isn't working any more," she said to end the interview. "I'm sorry."


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