Naomi Osaka.Defending US Open championNaomi Osakais out of the tournament after losing her third-round match to 18-year-old Leylah Fernandez.Osaka — who won the women’s singles titles in both 2018 and 2020 — lost 5-7, 6-7 (2), 6-4 to Fernandez, an unseeded player from Canada.The players shared a handshake after the match’s conclusion before Fernandez raised her arms in victory and waved at the crowd.“From the very beginning, right before the match, I knew I was able to win,” she said in her post-match interview, according to theNew York Times.TheTimespointed out that Fernandez’s achievementhappened on the same courtwhere Osaka upsetSerena Williamsin 2018.Leylah Fernandez.On Monday, Osaka, 23,beat out Marie Bouzkovaof the Czech Republic in two straight sets. She advanced to the third round when her would-be second round opponent, Olga Danilovic,had to drop out of the competitiondue to a “non-COVID-19 related virus.“Ahead of the US Open’s first day, Osaka said she was looking forward to the energy of Arthur Ashe Stadium and being able to play in front of fans.Naomi Osaka, Leylah Fernandez.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“It’s an incredible energy. There’s going to be a crowd this year. I’mhonestly just excited to be here. I really love New York, and hopefully I stay for the full two weeks,” she said, according to the tournament.Several big stars — includingSerena Williams,Venus Williams,Roger Federer, andRafael Nadal— pulled out of this year’s tournament due to injuries.
Naomi Osaka.
Defending US Open championNaomi Osakais out of the tournament after losing her third-round match to 18-year-old Leylah Fernandez.Osaka — who won the women’s singles titles in both 2018 and 2020 — lost 5-7, 6-7 (2), 6-4 to Fernandez, an unseeded player from Canada.The players shared a handshake after the match’s conclusion before Fernandez raised her arms in victory and waved at the crowd.“From the very beginning, right before the match, I knew I was able to win,” she said in her post-match interview, according to theNew York Times.TheTimespointed out that Fernandez’s achievementhappened on the same courtwhere Osaka upsetSerena Williamsin 2018.Leylah Fernandez.On Monday, Osaka, 23,beat out Marie Bouzkovaof the Czech Republic in two straight sets. She advanced to the third round when her would-be second round opponent, Olga Danilovic,had to drop out of the competitiondue to a “non-COVID-19 related virus.“Ahead of the US Open’s first day, Osaka said she was looking forward to the energy of Arthur Ashe Stadium and being able to play in front of fans.Naomi Osaka, Leylah Fernandez.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“It’s an incredible energy. There’s going to be a crowd this year. I’mhonestly just excited to be here. I really love New York, and hopefully I stay for the full two weeks,” she said, according to the tournament.Several big stars — includingSerena Williams,Venus Williams,Roger Federer, andRafael Nadal— pulled out of this year’s tournament due to injuries.
Defending US Open championNaomi Osakais out of the tournament after losing her third-round match to 18-year-old Leylah Fernandez.
Osaka — who won the women’s singles titles in both 2018 and 2020 — lost 5-7, 6-7 (2), 6-4 to Fernandez, an unseeded player from Canada.
The players shared a handshake after the match’s conclusion before Fernandez raised her arms in victory and waved at the crowd.
“From the very beginning, right before the match, I knew I was able to win,” she said in her post-match interview, according to theNew York Times.
TheTimespointed out that Fernandez’s achievementhappened on the same courtwhere Osaka upsetSerena Williamsin 2018.
Leylah Fernandez.
On Monday, Osaka, 23,beat out Marie Bouzkovaof the Czech Republic in two straight sets. She advanced to the third round when her would-be second round opponent, Olga Danilovic,had to drop out of the competitiondue to a “non-COVID-19 related virus.”
Ahead of the US Open’s first day, Osaka said she was looking forward to the energy of Arthur Ashe Stadium and being able to play in front of fans.
Naomi Osaka, Leylah Fernandez.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“It’s an incredible energy. There’s going to be a crowd this year. I’mhonestly just excited to be here. I really love New York, and hopefully I stay for the full two weeks,” she said, according to the tournament.
Several big stars — includingSerena Williams,Venus Williams,Roger Federer, andRafael Nadal— pulled out of this year’s tournament due to injuries.
source: people.com
