
Naomi Osaka grinds it out to see off Siniakova’s stubborn US Open challenge
Naomi Osaka overcame a mid‑match dip to defeat Czech qualifier Katerina Siniakova 6‑2, 5‑7, 6‑1 at the US Open. After a shaky start, Osaka rallied to win the first set, dropped the second, and then dominated the third to secure a spot in the tournament’s third round, for her fans and the tournament organizers.