Naomi Osaka returned to the US Open semifinals with a straight-sets win over Karolína Muchova, 6-4, 7-6(3), marking her first appearance in the final four of a Grand Slam since 2021. The victory was especially meaningful given their history—Muchova had knocked Osaka out of the tournament the previous year. “Last year she beat me here when I had one of my best outfits,” Osaka joked after the match. “So I was really upset.”
Gratitude and Dreams Realized
Osaka’s post-match reflections revealed a deep sense of appreciation for her journey back to the top. After taking time away from tennis to focus on her mental health and become a mother, she returned to the sport with renewed energy and perspective. “I’m really grateful to be here. Oh my god,” she said. “Honestly I was sitting up there watching and hoping I could have the opportunity to play on this court again. It’s like my dream is coming true.”
A Poised Performance Under Pressure
Throughout the match, Osaka displayed the composure and power that once made her a dominant force on hard courts. She held her nerve in key moments, especially in the second-set tiebreak, where she closed out the match with precision and confidence. Her serve was sharp, her movement fluid, and her shot selection smart—signs that she’s rediscovering her best form.
Looking Ahead to the Semifinals
Osaka now prepares to face Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals, a matchup that promises intensity and flair. With her unbeaten record in Grand Slam quarterfinals still intact, Osaka enters the next round with momentum and belief. Her journey from the stands back to center court is not just a comeback—it’s a reminder of her enduring love for the game and her ability to rise again.
Osaka at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked world no.24, Naomi has managed to achieve a composed 32-12 win-loss record in 2025. Osaka is currently having a run at the U.S. Open where she managed to beat the world no.106 Greetje Minnen 6-3 6-4, the world no.47 Hailey Baptiste 6-3 6-1, the world no.18 Daria Kasatkina 6-0 4-6 6-3, the world no.3 Cori Gauff 6-3 6-2 and the world no.13 Karolina Muchova 6-4 7-6(3).
Naomi Osaka will come up against the world no.9 Amanda Anisimova in the semifinal. Their record is 2-0 for Anisimova.
The Japanese has won 1 title in 2025 in the Malo. Naomi was the runner-up in Auckland (ASB Classic) and in Montreal (Omnium Banque Nationale).
The Japanese won 7 titles in her career: all of them conquered on hard courts. (See the list of her titles)
Karolina Muchova in 2025
Currently ranked no.13, Karolina played her last match on the 3rd of September when she surrendered to world no.24 Naomi Osaka 6-4 7-6(3) in the quarter of the U.S. Open (draw).
At the moment, during this season Muchova has achieved a compiled 20-13 record. Karolina Muchova’s best performance of the present year was getting to the semifinal in Australia, Linz and Dubai.
Naomi Osaka and Karolina Muchova clashed against each other 5 times. Their head to head is 3-2 for Osaka.
