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Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff embrace after their fourth-round encounter at Flushing Meadows

Osaka demolishes Gauff in statement win

Naomi Osaka produced her biggest grand slam result for more than four years to knock out Coco Gauff in the fourth round of the US Open.

US Open • 02 Sep

Coco Gauff of the United States acknowledges the crowd after defeating Magdalena Frech of Poland following their Women's Singles Third Round match on Day Seven of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2025 in the F

Gauff back on even keel to ease into fourth round

Coco Gauff found some calm at the US Open as she eased into the fourth round with a win over Magdalena Frech.

Tennis • 30 Aug

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff of United States dance together after a practice session prior to The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 27, 2025 in London, England.

Sabalenka glad to clear air with Gauff over French Open

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has been able to clear the air with Coco Gauff after her emotional reaction to losing the French Open final to the American earlier this month.

Tennis • 28 Jun

Wimbledon draw: First-round fates revealed

Carlos Alcaraz will begin his quest for a third successive Wimbledon title against dangerous Italian Fabio Fognini and women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka will open her campaign versus Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine.

Tennis • 27 Jun

Gauff proud to represent Americans that 'look like me'

Coco Gauff wants her French Open victory to give hope to "Americans that look like me".

Tennis • 08 Jun

Coco Gauff holds the trophy after winning the French Open

Gauff claims French title after epic win over Sabalenka

Coco Gauff won her first French Open title after a rollercoaster final against Aryna Sabalenka to be crowned the new queen of clay.

Tennis • 07 Jun

Gauff more relaxed ahead of second French Open final

Coco Gauff says she has learned the lessons of her last French Open final as she prepares for another shot at the title.

Tennis • 06 Jun

Paris, France - June 5: Coco Gauff of United States celebrates winning match point against Lois Boisson of France in the Women's Singles Semi Final match on Day Twelve of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on June 05, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by T

Gauff crushes Boisson to reach French Open final

Lois Boisson ran out of juice as her incredible French Open run was halted by Coco Gauff.

Tennis • 05 Jun

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 04: Lois Boisson of France falls to the ground after winning match point against Mirra Andreeva during the quarter final match on day eleven of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 04, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ian MacNicol

Wildcard Boisson advances as Andreeva implodes in Paris

Wildcard Lois Boisson stunned sixth seed Mirra Andreeva to reach the semi-finals of the French Open, where she will face Coco Gauff.

Tennis • 04 Jun

Aryna Sabalenka lost just three games in ther last-16 match

Sabalenka and Gauff remain on collision course

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka raced into the Australian Open quarter-finals while Coco Gauff recovered from a set down to defeat Belinda Bencic.

Tennis • 19 Jan

Naomi Osaka after her first round win in Melbourne

Osaka distracted by LA wildfires as she wins in Oz

Twice champion Naomi Osaka avenged last year's loss to Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open on Monday but admitted it was difficult to focus on the match considering her home is in danger of being burnt down by the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles.

Tennis • 13 Jan

Coco Gauff celebrates her title win in the Saudi capital

Gauff rallies for record payday at WTA Finals

Coco Gauff ended a disappointing year with a flourish as she produced a fine comeback to win the WTA Finals on Saturday night, landing the biggest cheque in the history of women's sport in the process.

Tennis • 10 Nov 24

Emma Navarro celebrates her win in New York

Navarro knocks misfiring Gauff out of US Open

Defending champion Coco Gauff crashed out of the fourth round of the US Open with a 6-3 4-6 6-3 loss to fellow American Emma Navarro in New York.

Tennis • 02 Sep 24

Coco Gauff passed a big test of her credentials against Elina Svitolina

Gauff proves US Open credentials against Svitolina

Coco Gauff passed a big test of her credentials for winning a second successive US Open after beating Elina Svitolina.

Tennis • 30 Aug 24

Coco Gauff after beating Tatjana Maria at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

Gauff marches on, Azarenka battles through migraine

Defending champion Coco Gauff breezed into the third round of the US Open after a straight-sets win over veteran Tatjana Maria.

Tennis • 29 Aug 24

Coco Gauff has eased into the second round in New York

Defending champion Gauff flattens Gracheva at US Open

Defending champion Coco Gauff overcame early nerves to cruise by France's Varvara Gracheva 6-2 6-0 in the first round of the US Open.

Tennis • 27 Aug 24

Naomi Osaka has employed a ballet coach to help her deal with pressure situations

Osaka hoping new coach can help her pirouette into form

Naomi Osaka says a ballet coach has helped her control her emotions on court.

Tennis • 26 Aug 24

Coco Gauff first reached the same stage as a 15-year-old

Gauff and Paolini march into round four at Wimbledon

Second seed Coco Gauff ended the dream run of British qualifier Sonay Kartal as the American marched into the fourth round of Wimbledon with a 6-4 6-0 victory.

Tennis • 05 Jul 24

Updated Osaka's Wimbledon return abruptly halted by Navarro

Naomi Osaka's first Wimbledon campaign in five years was emphatically halted by a swift second-round defeat to world number 17 Emma Navarro.

Tennis • 03 Jul 24

Swiatek and Paolini set up French Open final showdown

Iga Swiatek moved closer to a third successive French Open title by cruising past American third seed Coco Gauff on Thursday and she will play Jasmine Paolini in the final after the Italian downed Mirra Andreeva.

Tennis • 06 Jun 24

Iga Swiatek celebrates her victory against Marketa Vondrousova

Dominant Swiatek sets up semi-final showdown with Gauff

Defending champion Iga Swiatek declared that she was in the zone as her quest for a fourth French Open title hit top gear after a 6-0 6-2 victory over former runner-up Marketa Vondrousova sent her through to the last four.

Tennis • 04 Jun 24

Iga Swiatek celebrates after victory over Marie Bouzkova

Swiatek celebrates birthday with a win; Gauff advances

World number one Iga Swiatek celebrated her 23rd birthday in style with an emphatic 6-4 6-2 victory over Marie Bouzkova to move into the last 16 at the French Open on Friday.

Tennis • 31 May 24

Zheng Qinwen (L) enjoyed a hard-fought two-set win over Dayana Yastremska

Zheng and Sabalenka to meet in Australian Open final

China's Zheng Qinwen ended the fairytale run of qualifier Dayana Yastremska, while Aryna Sabalenka took her revenge against Coco Gauff to make it back-to-back Australian Open finals.

Tennis • 25 Jan 24

Coco Gauff will play in the semi-finals in Melbourne for the first time

Gauff beats Kostyuk to set up Sabalenka semi at Oz Open

Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka will meet in a rematch of the US Open final on Thursday for a place in the Australian Open trophy decider.

Tennis • 23 Jan 24

Aryna Sabalenka saw off Amanda Anisimova at Melbourne

Sabalenka and Gauff remain on collision course in Oz

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff restored order at the Australian Open by easing into the quarter-finals, beating Amanda Anisimova (6-3 6-2) and Magdalena Frech (6-1 6-2) respectively.

Tennis • 21 Jan 24