NEW YORK – Naomi Osaka dominated the night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium Wednesday night at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Better as the tournament goes on
[4] Naomi Osaka’s (JPN) stat line against American Shelby Rogers told the story of her quarterfinal match: clean. Seven aces, 24 winners, and just eight unforced errors in under 90 minutes helped Osaka advance to the semifinals.
Osaka was 0-3 heading into Wednesday’s matchup with Rogers but was happy to get “revenge” with a straight-set victory. The 2018 champion will play another American, Jennifer Brady, for a spot in her second US Open final.
Fast Facts
- Osaka dropped just one point in her final four service games
- Osaka would move up at least 3 spots to world no. 6 with a win Thursday
Results
[4] Naomi Osaka (JPN) | EZONE / POLYTOUR STRIKE def. Shelby Rogers (USA), 6-3, 6-4